Jackson Merrill Signs 9-Year, $135M Extension With the Padres

[Cracktoast]

Agree with Drogo that seems kinda light for a guy who just doesn't just have hype but has produced on the big league level. 5 yrs $180 million sounds fair IMO that would put him at 26 yr old when he hit FA as opposed to 30 yr old. JMO

[marl1220]

Some people thought this was robbery on SDs behalf. Boston just signed Kristian Campbell to an 8 year 60Million contract.

[msink28]

Exactly, this is the point. We had the same argument on these boards about Chourio's contract last year though. Nothing changes.

What's changed is that teams don't give long-term deals to guys post-30 anymore. As usual, Scott Boras is the only person who actually understands this, which is why he is always desperate to get his guys to free agency in their late 20s.

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Great example actually. Even though injuries robbed him of his potential, he still made $44.6M in three years of arbitration, $12.5M in 2023 as a RFA, and $80M over three years on his free agent deal that makes him an UFA in 2027 at age 31.

[JRX]

Originally Posted by marl1220

Some people thought this was robbery on SDs behalf. Boston just signed Kristian Campbell to an 8 year 60Million contract.

Why can't the Yankees get any of these guys that want to sign for pennies on the dollar?

[Scottish Punk]

I can see teams pushing for this more. It is cost benefit for them. For every Wander Franco that is costing them, they hope for two Merrills who may end up saving them money over the 10 year span. Plus is a bit of cost and roster certainty. Taking 135 million dollar 10 year gamble on second/third year guy is a lot better than doing the 250/300 million on the star at year 30 knowing full well the back half of the contract is dead money.

From the players side, pertaining to this year, how much of this is getting a contract done now before a possible lockout and whatever cost structure that brings.

[rms13]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

I'm reading the Red Sox are already in talks to extend Campbell.

Just did it. 8 years $60 million. Not bad after playing only 5 games in MLB but I love what I've seen from him so far

[Raleigh504]

Originally Posted by DylanPowers92

he still has a chance at a second large long term after this one since he will only be 31 after this contract expires

Smart for younger guys to go until 29-31/32 and smart for teams to lock up talent early like this.

[Poorboy]

Is it too early in career for trout comps ?

[Cards and 401K]

Jackson is off to an amazing start!!


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[JRX]

Originally Posted by Poorboy

Is it too early in career for trout comps ?

No, its too late. Trout had 2 10 War seasons by his age 22 season.

[onenineeightsix]

Genuinely can’t believe everyone on this forum hasn’t blocked Khal yet. Thousands of posts and not one worth reading.

[Poorboy]

Originally Posted by JRX

No, its too late. Trout had 2 10 War seasons by his age 22 season.

Ah ok thanks

[duwal]

maybe Jackson can Uber during his off-time to try and get more salary

[Cards and 401K]

RC’s


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[NYRE2PECT]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

ahhh damn! i guess he wont be leaving that hobby dead franchise

[jrosales]

Just got this today - a quick pencil sketch card I created that Jackson signed during Spring Training! This is never leaving my collection.

[Dukefett]

I had to go to the game yesterday after the extension news, Merrill homer on cue, amazing time and team!