mzepol wrote:A poster from CB says he is certain that the deal is for 2 years guaranteed based from sources deep in the C's organization. I hope this is the case.
A second year option makes more sense because Boston can give 2.5 mil on a 20% raise just using his non bird FA exception. With the option he also would have a no trade, that he doesn't on a two year deal. Of course there may be an "understanding" that a suitable extension is coming when he has early bird rights in two years as he will only be 30 years old.