$40 Million for at most 35 games?

[Mike D.]

It's a 3-year deal, with him making $45 million in 2022...with opt outs after the 1st and 2nd seasons.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

It's a 3-year deal, with him making $45 million in 2022...with opt outs after the 1st and 2nd seasons.

I would think that if Bauer is looking at 2022 as a contract year, he will put up the numbers he needs to opt out, and land another stellar contract. I think he has the grit to do it.

[nat]

The third year is at 17. No way he takes that unless his arm actually falls off of his body. On the other hand, the second year is for 45 - hard to see him turning that down. So basically it's 85/2 with a 17m insurance policy.

Crazy money for Trevor Bauer. Paid by the team that probably needs him the least.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by nat

The third year is at 17. No way he takes that unless his arm actually falls off of his body. On the other hand, the second year is for 45 - hard to see him turning that down. So basically it's 85/2 with a 17m insurance policy.

Crazy money for Trevor Bauer. Paid by the team that probably needs him the least.

And actually, I have read that technically, the $17 million 3rd year is a "player option" so I think you're spot on about him playing that third year at that price unless he gets hurt or really struggles.