Jays extend Encarnacion. 3yrs/27mil, option for 2016/10mil

[tempests_dawn]

Holmes is cool. He used to be a regular when the Blue Jays "forum" was a 50000 page thread on the Raptors forum. His humor is an acquired taste.

[James_Raptors]

I like the deal and I am sure he could have received more on the open market. Hopefully his production continues, in which case, this deal would be considered a steal.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Nice. Nothing to be upset about with this deal. Especially because going into the 2013 season with a significant hole at both first and DH would have been disastrous.

[Always420]

great deal!

[Wally West]

A very low risk high reward extension if I do say so myself. The most important thing is how comfortable he is in the Jays clubhouse. Great extension AA. Now the question is what does he have brewing next?

[Always420]

look how he plays 1B now. Who would have thought! He can be our 1B going forward.

[BigLeagueChew]

Since most of his errors were from throwing and not fielding the ball, it was either 1b or DH.

[Hoopstarr]

Someone here was saying we lost the Rolen trade as late as last year. We ended up with EE and Rasmus. Good deal; just stay away from the fireworks, Mr. Incarnation.

[Skin Blues]

We didn't technically get Edwin in that trade, he was a free agent signing after he was claimed off of waivers by the Athletics.

[Hamyltowne]

I had been gunning for a trade, mostly because I like trades, but also out of fear we could not sign him to a team-friendly deal. I said all along that if he's extended, it should be for 3 years with a club option or two, and the average annual salary should be under $10m. That it actually happened is just incredible. The deal is the definition of team-friendly. Just think: Michael Cuddyer is and will continue to be paid more than EE.