In the last month the long term deals pouring out everywhere add up to a couple of billion dollars and will pay those players well toward when they turn 40 for most.
What happened? Was the Harper deal really that much of a catalyst? It seems to me as everyone is rushing to lock in their guys before it takes $500 million to sign some of them. Will Betts or Judge get $600?
In 6 years I think some of these deals will hobble teams. If anything happens to revenues that cause them to decline it could be catastrophic for a couple of these teams. It is the length that is what has me shaking my head. The idea of owing a 33 year old player $180 million for 5 years when they fall to .260 26 HR 86 RBI should scare the guys signing the checks.
It would if it were me.