Trade & FA 2024-25:

[DanSchwartzgan]

Seems like something is broken when that is being done.

From DJJ perspective, if his option is to sign an effectively 1 year contract that will pay him 22 mil, guarantee he will be traded mid season, and very likely tank his future value vs signing a 3 or 4 year MLE deal which will have more than twice the guaranteed money, you could make a strong financial argument for taking the guaranteed MLE deal.

That's a good point.  3/$40 is greater than 1/$22.  But, if he's only getting offers of 2 years guaranteed, the math shifts pretty quickly.  DJJ has $28mm of lifetime earnings.  I never buy these posts where people say what they think so and so "should" do.  In the end, this is a business and these guys are entertainers.  DJJ has one or two shots to set himself up for life.  He will do the smart financial thing (for him and his agent) over what fans think they would do in the same situation.  So, as you say, one of the keys to a Bruce Brown offer (or not) is what else is out there.

BTW, Toronto hasn't cut Bruce Brown yet (they have until the 28th).  So, he may end up keeping all $45mm.  You never know, but because of the contract structure, I think he effectively has a no-trade clause.