Signing(s): Fernando Tatis Jr. signs extension (14 years, $340 million)

[MMC]

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[JWK]

Curious about the opt outs in this deal

 

[GKJ]

This guy is not getting traded

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

We'll see if there are opt-outs but I'd be absolutely ecstatic if I was a Padres fan. You will have a superstar for all of his prime it appears.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

How are you feeling, Marlins/Pirates/Indians/Athletics fans?

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

That’s a crazy contract but could be an absolute steal for SD going forward

 

[Muston Atthews]

Pat Mahomes special

 

[John Price]

 

[Terry Yake]

How are you feeling, Marlins/Pirates/Indians/Athletics fans?

Can't do anything but laugh

Good to see a team like SD spending to lock up the face of their franchise though

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I’d be f***ing ecstatic if I was a Padres fan

 

[darko]

Let's see if there is any opt outs.

 

[Perennial]

Works out to 24 million a season, which seems like a very team-friendly deal

 

[darko]

Works out to 24 million a season, which seems like a very team-friendly deal

And it takes him to 36 and not 40 like some other deals.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Never want to hear any Padre fans bitching about ownership

Your owners have shelled out a shit ton of $ on talent

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Never want to hear any Padre fans bitching about ownership

Your owners have shelled out a shit ton of $ on talent

When have they ever?

Hell do we have ANY Padres fans on here?

 

[Voight]

 

[Voight]

That’s a crazy contract but could be an absolute steal for SD going forward

I mean he’s arguably worth it right now even if he’s only 2 seasons in. But the way the kid is playing, they’re going to end up saving TONS of money going forward.

And it takes him to 36 and not 40 like some other deals.

& at that age he could end up with another big contract (I.e Nelson Cruz for example)

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

I mean he’s arguably worth it right now even if he’s only 2 seasons in. But the way the kid is playing, they’re going to end up saving TONS of money going forward.



& at that age he could end up with another big contract (I.e Nelson Cruz for example)

I just mean 14 years is crazy. The value is great for SD if all goes according to plan but we don’t have a crystal ball. Injuries could derail the whole thing and then you’ve got an albatross on your hands. That’s the risk with these types of contracts but obviously the upside is very much there and I get why these teams go this route as they offer tremendous long term value if they work out.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

How are you feeling, Marlins/Pirates/Indians/Athletics fans?

Why not ask White Sox fans? They lost this guy for James Shields. Not to mention that Machado was flirting to sign with them.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Why not ask White Sox fans? They lost this guy for James Shields. Not to mention that Machado was flirting to sign with them.

Reinsdorf never would've offered a deal like this anyway.

They lowballed Machado, he was there for the taking but Reinsdorf only wanted him on his terms.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Oh BS on the lowballed Machado crap

They offered him the 2nd highest deal among suitors

I get some fans hate Jerry because of the Bulls dynasty end but this nonsense that he never spends is just that

Sox had good stretch in which they were top 10 payroll in baseball and Jerry has ok'd bringing in various guys thru years among top FA's (Dunn) or via trade (Peavy) who required sizeable contracts

Sox acquired guys like Freddy Garcia , Jake Peavy and others knowing they would have to shell out $$$ to sign them to deals after trade

And several times Jerry/Sox management have proven very right with who to pay and who not to pay. Remember when Magglio was let go and they brought in Dye instead.. Fans were furious but it was right move to not pay Mags big $ and Dye proved essential to WS team and was great for several years in Chicago

 

[darko]

Why not ask White Sox fans? They lost this guy for James Shields. Not to mention that Machado was flirting to sign with them.

Ouch

 

[Voight]

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Oh BS on the lowballed Machado crap

Stop.

He wanted $300mm. They only offered $250. He was never going to take it.

Reinsdorf is holding this team back. Everyone can see that.

I'm not a Bulls fan, don't care 1 bit about them.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Why not ask White Sox fans? They lost this guy for James Shields. Not to mention that Machado was flirting to sign with them.

Hey, they tried. Which can’t be said about the four teams i mentioned.