Question:
Why are they flimsy?
Is there not a precedent for hometown discounts during the last few years?
Lester?
Pedey?
Wright?
Reyes?
Longoria?
Many others could've gone year-to-year and waited to hit paydirt on the FA market, but didn't, due to the increased security of having a contract at hand, specially for a pitcher, whose career could crumble at any moment.
Flimsy or absolutely logical? Your call.