fatlever wrote:What's the strategy?
- tell him to go find an offer he likes, sign it and we will match
- pre-emptively negotiate on day 1 with a 5 yr deal, slightly below max, but fair value... like 5/125.
1st option runs risk of bad blood, but ensures we pay market value and only 4 yrs.
2nd option runs risk of negotiating against yourself and overpaying, but shows we are 100% committed
Whatever we do, don't lowball and make sure to contact him as soon as free agency opens. Be transparent in our intentions.
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Pretty much this. But if he wants 5 years than he's taking a small hit per year. Keeping in mind he gets higher incremental % increases per annum if we offer the deal.
Personally I think option 1 is better unless he is willing to come to the table and make some concessions too in exchange for longer guaranteed money.