I'd like it if the Orioles did something to lock him up.
I'm not going to speculate on the years/dollar amount, that's really anyone's guess. But someone who's headed into his age 24 season would be foolish not to take a substantial (again, anyone's guess as to what that is) deal that could make him financially secure for life (he already should be, but still) before playing a single major league game.
I'm not interested in doing that for just anyone...but the #1 prospect in the sport, certainly. I don't care that he's a catcher, he'll most likely be moving to first base at some point anyway. Plus the way that sports medicine and treatment is these days, he might be able to catch longer than we're expecting. Who knows.
This is a franchise that can spend money. I don't think they can spend like the Sox/Yankees can year in, year out..but they've shown they can spend 140-160 before. They need to do what they can to lock up good talent so it doesn't reach FA...and if it does reach FA, they've already spent their best years here.