MLB: Is this guy worth 4 yrs., $36MM?

I'll come back later and tell you who it is. Some key facts:

- 32 years old
- Missed 84 games in past two seasons
- Career .362 SLG
- Career .351 OBP
- Career high 7 HR in a season
- An infielder, he looks like he needs to lie down and take a nap after throwing the ball to first base
- Not terribly fast
- Asked to bunt frequently from the leadoff position

What do you say? Would you pay this person $9MM per year and lock him up until age 36?

 

It's not my money and there's no salary cap, so sure, why not?

 

Eckstein?

 

Oooh...good call - guess I should have thought about it before responding. If you're right, I'd like to change my answer. :hihi:

 

:hihi:...if that is the answer it is a resounding no!

 

Ding! Our favorite scrappy albino cub and his agent are testing the market at this price. The Mets are reportedly very interested.

There is no correct answer to the question of whether you should pay this much or not. If you want actual production for your money, then stay away.

 

World Series MVP.
Two Rings.

Your hatred for the guy is completely ridiculous.

 

So you would pay big money to an aging, injury-prone player who is below the league average in batting and defense?

 

I hope the Mets love him as much as you do.

I typically don't define guys by their performance over a maximum 14 game span.