Phillies aggressively lock up prospect Kingery

[Luke-OH]

The Phillies have signed 2B prospect Scott Kingery to a 6 year, 24M deal, with team options for what would be his first 3 FA years. All said and done, it could be a 9 year deal for a player who hasn’t had a single MLB AB.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/phillies-sign-scott-kingery-to-long-term-deal.html

I posted this here because this would be similar to what it’d take to lock up Hays. Would that be a worthwhile risk?

[weams]

Sure. I'm in. 

[weams]

Just now, weams said:

Sure. I'm in. 

What I really want is to lock up Sisco. 

[Frobby]

I can’t wait until Can_of_corn sees this thread.    

Yes, I’d do that with Hays, once he’s ready for call-up.   

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, Luke-OH said:

The Phillies have signed 2B prospect Scott Kingery to a 6 year, 24M deal, with team options for what would be his first 3 FA years. All said and done, it could be a 9 year deal for a player who hasn’t had a single MLB AB.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/phillies-sign-scott-kingery-to-long-term-deal.html

I posted this here because this would be similar to what it’d take to lock up Hays. Would that be a worthwhile risk?

It's a good deal if you think the kid is even a league average player.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

I can’t wait until Can_of_corn sees this thread.    

Yes, I’d do that with Hays, once he’s ready for call-up.   

Sorry that wasn't a very exciting post.  I wasn't aware folks had expectations for it.

[Frobby]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

Sorry that wasn't a very exciting post.  I wasn't aware folks had expectations for it.

I just know you’ve been advocating the early lock up strategy often this offseason.  

[Can_of_corn]

3 minutes ago, weams said:

What I really want is to lock up Sisco. 

 

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Frobby said:

I just know you’ve been advocating the early lock up strategy often this offseason.  

Sure, I've been in favor since I saw the deal the Rays got on Longo.

[Luke-OH]

17 minutes ago, weams said:

What I really want is to lock up Sisco. 

They could probably lock up Sisco for less if he’s even open to that type of deal.

I’m also in favor of aggressive early extensions, I think it’s a smart risk/reward profile if the player is interested.

[backwardsk]

Unless, they think arbitration outcomes will increase by a decent amount down the road, they don't seem to be saving themselves much over the first six years.  

The team options are really valuable though.  

I wonder if they'll smooth out the payments in the first six years so they can be more aggressive in FA in the future.

[Enjoy Terror]

21 minutes ago, weams said:

What I really want is to lock up Sisco. 

That’s a huge risk for a player who may not stick at catcher. I would’ve done it for a more complete player like Machado.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Enjoy Terror said:

That’s a huge risk for a player who may not stick at catcher. I would’ve done it for a more complete player like Machado.

No way you get Machado for 6/24 with three team options.

Schoop might have bit on that.

[Can_of_corn]

8 minutes ago, backwardsk said:

Unless, they think arbitration outcomes will increase by a decent amount down the road, they don't seem to be saving themselves much over the first six years.  

The team options are really valuable though.  

I wonder if they'll smooth out the payments in the first six years so they can be more aggressive in FA in the future.

The AAV doesn't change.  Frontloading money won't help with the Cap.

[Tx Oriole]

31 minutes ago, Luke-OH said:

The Phillies have signed 2B prospect Scott Kingery to a 6 year, 24M deal, with team options for what would be his first 3 FA years. All said and done, it could be a 9 year deal for a player who hasn’t had a single MLB AB.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/phillies-sign-scott-kingery-to-long-term-deal.html

I posted this here because this would be similar to what it’d take to lock up Hays. Would that be a worthwhile risk?

I don't know really. But maybe they should.