Bay interested in extension

[TheKilo]

Jason Bay’s agents suggested that their client would be receptive to discussions of a long-term deal to remain in Boston beyond the 2009 season. Bay is due a salary of $7.5 million in 2009, the fourth and final year of an $18.25 million deal he inked with the Pirates prior to the 2006 season.

 

Bay, who turned 30 in September, excelled after arriving in Boston, hitting .293 with a .370 OBP and .897 OPS while hitting nine homers and driving in 37. He also hit .341 with three homers, nine RBIs and a 1.105 OPS in his first playoff experience.

 

“It’s a situation where he’s loving Boston. It’s a great club and a great organization,” said Nez Balelo of Creative Artists Agency. “He’s a quality player, and I’m sure (the Red Sox) recognize that. Whatever they want to do, I’m sure that we’re all ears.”

 

Rip up his current deal and give him something like 5/80.

[BoSox21]

Best LF in the AL

[Dojji]

Go ahead. No reason not to. Use the relatively short money in this year's deal to negotiate a slight long-term discount.

[Cocos Disciples]

Hey nice, we're loving Jason Bay too. Come on back!

[Dipre]

Great hitter, good on defense, can steal a couple bases, great clubhouse presence.

 

Theo, get it done please!

[MANNYHOF24]

Id give him 3/15 tops, the guys a bum.

 

 

 

 

Jk, give him 4 years at 55 or 60 million. He will be solid over the course of that deal.

[Thumper]

No complaints for Bay in Left Field!

[BSN07]

I like Bay alot. He's proved he can handle the heat of a pennant race. There not much else out there really. I mean Holliday probably has higher upside because of age, but Bay is underated I think overall. Holliday cost $ and pick's too. I think they should atleast look into this, Bay is sold on Boston right now. Strike while the iron is hot and you might get a discount too.

[Crazy Rob]

jason bay is sick. sign him he likes it here and handled himself well under the spot light stay red as long as you want jason