06-20-2024, 10:43 AM
(06-20-2024, 10:34 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: 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.
I would say that Bruce Brown is probably a better player than DJJ and Toronto was stupid not to flip his expiring contract into an asset. DJJ certainly couldn't count on getting that team option. I think a 3rd year would be enough, especially if where he plays factors at all into the equation.