Of course.
But if you're playing the percentages, how many guys like that are there?
Or, percentage-wise, how many actual contracts of 6 years or longer have paid dividends?
There's still plenty of time and players out there, and money available.
If they continue to do jack until Opening Day, not many Sox fans will be happy.
I think you might be a little quick on the draw, writing him off after 540 PA's, the equivalent of one season, with a 728 OPS.
But skepticism certainly appears to be warranted.
Now you're getting a little carried away. Those 3 got $37 million combined. That would put us over the tax threshold, with no guarantee of recouping any money.
Or a 'We're saved!' or 'Print the playoff tickets!' signing.
Before the internet most of us wouldn't even know about these minor transactions that every team has...
They've got $30 million to spend without paying any tax.
If they don't spend it, it's basically just staying in JH's pocket.
So spend it.
If it's spent wisely the team has a shot at a wild card spot.