So, in an hilarious misunderstanding of the marketplace, Scott Boras, or whoever is agenting Robinson Cano leaked or announced today that they are looking for a 10 year 305 million dollar deal. He won't get that number or those years from anyone, let alone the Yanks. Here's why. First, he is already in his 30's an on the brink of decline. Second, the Yankee roster, and several other rosters around baseball are still paying the price for 10 year deals given to presumptive (at the time) hall of famers like Jeter and Arod. Heck, the Yankees have gotten one good year out of Mark Teixiera on what was an 8 year deal, and he was in his 20s when he made that. Third, there doesn't need to be a third. He's not getting that. The Yanks should offer no more than 6 years at the outside. Which means they will give him 7. I don't really care what the salaries are, but they should reflect decline and injury. Of course, if they think they can get something closer to 305 elsewhere, I'll be happy with the extra first rounder.
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Since the Yankees would have to spend an excessive amount of money (even for them) to be competitive next year, I think the smart thing to do is rebuild. Which is why they probably should have entertained offers for Cano at the deadline.
I don't see them forking over all the cash it would take to re-sign Cano and Granderson AND sign Brian McCann, Shin-Soo Choo, Stephen Drew, Matt Garza, Masahiro Tanaka and perhaps a bullpen piece. But unless they acquired all of those players, this roster as presently constructed doesn't stand much of a chance of doing anything next year.
Mike you and Phil are right on! Without those names they have no chance.
I also think grandy is a goner
Grandy is a goner.
I think if ARod is suspended, Grandy stays on a 1 year, $15 million deal. He needs to rebuild hei value. Of course there is always some fool who will offer him 5 years, at approx. $70 million, but that would be the fool indeed, based on the season he just had.
Yanks aren't overpaying for Garza, but someone will. It would be a shock if he did not get at least 5 years at $15 million per, with an easily attainable option for a 6th season.
Choo is a wonderful offensive player, but a poor defender. He will also be overpaid, and I do not see the Yankees being the team to do that.
I want Cano back badly, but not at anywhere near that price. I would offer 5 years at $30 million per, with an option for a 6th at the same if he plays at least xxx number of games over the final 2 season of the deal. I would like to see any team top $30 million per, and more years, and if Robbie stays healthy and productive, he will get $180 million over the life of that contract. Not chicken feed at all. The only team to worry about is the Dodgers, but I do not think they throw that at Robbie, not with Kershaw, Gonzo, Kemp, Crawford earning combined over $100 million for the next 4 seasons, at least.
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