D-Backs explored Paul Goldschmidt extension

[PDXChris]

“I called Joe Sambito (Goldschmidt’s agent) and said we would have some interest in a long-term deal if he would,” Towers said. “He just said Goldy really appreciates it, but not at this point in time.”

Towers said Sambito told him that they wanted Goldschmidt to play out the year to “establish a little bit more who his real peer group is and where he belongs.”

http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/n...extension-ken-kendricks-comments-other-stuff/

Looks like an agent wants a big payday. I hope this does not turn out bad.

 

[BC867]

http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/n...extension-ken-kendricks-comments-other-stuff/

Looks like an agent wants a big payday. I hope this does not turn out bad.

We can't blame Goldy or his agent, though. I expect he's going to reach 30/100 with a BAvg over .280 this season. And at Saturday's FanFest, although shy, he was a super ambassador with the kids.

You want quality, ya gotta pay for it.

 

[SunsTzu]

Looks like an agent wants a big payday. I hope this does not turn out bad.

Curious what you think would be bad. Him blowing up with a huge year setting a high market price or him going in the tank?

 

[EvilGreg]

Curious what you think would be bad. Him blowing up with a huge year setting a high market price or him going in the tank?

Both options would be bad for the DBacks. If he has a great year he could price himself out of the Sbacks reach. If he has a bad year it would be bad for both parties.

 

[Phrazbit]

Isnt he signed for like 3 more years?

 

[BC867]

Isnt he signed for like 3 more years?

Yes, that is why he'll want to extend, if he does, after getting his stats up.

 

[PDXChris]

Curious what you think would be bad. Him blowing up with a huge year setting a high market price or him going in the tank?

When agents talks up the player, it over inflates what they think they deserve, they play out their controlled years and leave for a big market.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Pay him now, avoid having to pay him more later. Do what Tampa did with Longoria and Milwaukee with Braun.

 

[BC867]

Pay him now, avoid having to pay him more later. Do what Tampa did with Longoria and Milwaukee with Braun.

Doesn't Goldy have as much say as the D'backs about a new contract?

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Obviously, but there can be a middle ground the two sides can reach in what's considered reasonable per Goldschmidt's needs and what's above slot value for him at this stage in his career.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Obviously, but there can be a middle ground the two sides can reach in what's considered reasonable per Goldschmidt's needs and what's above slot value for him at this stage in his career.

What makes you think that the team isn't willing to strike some middle-ground?

 

[AsUdUdE]

Yes, that is why he'll want to extend, if he does, after getting his stats up.

If you include arbitration eligible years the Dbacks control him for the next 5 years including this one..