Markakis - Historical Comps Aged Well

[CA-ORIOLE]

No one ever has. I think Koji would be the first. You?

50/50 with Nick I think. I'd almost be tempted to make it.

[Ohfan67]

No one ever has. I think Koji would be the first. You?

You love saying this! But the system has only existed for like two years. I think it's likely that multiple players will accept qualifying offers this year or will be more likely to sign slightly team friendly medium to long-term deals because of the new system.

[Hallas]

I know Francoeur is right handed, but I always thought they were similar.

Francoeur doesn't have 1/10 the plate discipline that Markakis does. That's a huge thing.

[Can_of_corn]

Francoeur doesn't have 1/10 the plate discipline that Markakis does. That's a huge thing.

And Nick never buys the opposing team's fans beer or pizza.

[Hallas]

And Nick never buys the opposing team's fans beer or pizza.

Did Frenchie actually do that?

[Can_of_corn]

Did Frenchie actually do that?

He gave them money for beer or bacon then the following year sent them pizza. This was in Oakland when he was with the Royals.

[weams]

You love saying this! But the system has only existed for like two years. I think it's likely that multiple players will accept qualifying offers this year or will be more likely to sign slightly team friendly medium to long-term deals because of the new system.

When someone signs one, I'll stop saying it. Until then...I believe that no one takes them and that the union does not want them to.

[Frobby]

When someone signs one, I'll stop saying it. Until then...I believe that no one takes them and that the union does not want them to.

I think Nick would be crazy not to take a QO if it's offered.

[CA-ORIOLE]

I think Nick would be crazy not to take a QO if it's offered.

Depends what the market actually is. If he really thinks he can get 3/36 to 3/40. I'm not sure it's that great of an idea to take 1/15.3.

[Pickles]

Depends what the market actually is. If he really thinks he can get 3/36 to 3/40. I'm not sure it's that great of an idea to take 1/15.3.

That's been my point since mid-summer.

He should be offered the QO.

[El Gordo]

I think Nick would be crazy not to take a QO if it's offered.

Exactly, what would he have too lose

[DrungoHazewood]

Exactly, what would he have too lose

More guaranteed money. I think it's almost a given that someone would offer him more than one year and more than $15M. He'll just have to weigh his options and make an educated guess as to what his offers will be, and how important it is to stay in Baltimore.

[auzzy98]

I'm finding it so hard to believe that there is a decent chance Nick won't be back with us next year. He just seems like that franchise guy. Honestly I really don't care either way. If we can get him without breaking the bank and can still sign Cruz I'm all for it. But if Nick tries to nickel and dime us for a 5 year deal, see ya pal. Like alot of others are saying, if he wasn't an Oriole all these years I'm not sure if we would have interest in him at all. He's been a solid producer for us for a while now and I appreciate it, but he's isn't the Nick Markakis everyone hoped for when he came up.

[El Gordo]

More guaranteed money. I think it's almost a given that someone would offer him more than one year and more than $15M. He'll just have to weigh his options and make an educated guess as to what his offers will be, and how important it is to stay in Baltimore.

If people wouldn't offer Cruz or Morales, etc, more than one year with a pick attached why would they offer it to Nick? So in 2016 no one will offer him anything? Instead of 3 years maybe he gets two with an option, depending on his 2015 performance. BTW it would be 17M if you count the 2M buyout.

[El Gordo]

I'm finding it so hard to believe that there is a decent chance Nick won't be back with us next year. He just seems like that franchise guy. Honestly I really don't care either way. If we can get him without breaking the bank and can still sign Cruz I'm all for it. But if Nick tries to nickel and dime us for a 5 year deal, see ya pal. Like alot of others are saying, if he wasn't an Oriole all these years I'm not sure if we would have interest in him at all. He's been a solid producer for us for a while now and I appreciate it, but he's isn't the Nick Markakis everyone hoped for when he came up.

Nick wants to play here, Buck likes him, PA likes him, he's a fan favorite, there isn't anything much better available in house or in FA. Yeah, no chance he's back.