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WildcatFan · 01-14-2013, 11:50 AM

From an arbitration discussion on MLBTR, Latos may break the record for first-time eligible starting pitchers on one-year deals. The writer predicts $4.6 million.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/0...mat-latos.html

I imagine this is Jocketty's number-one priority right now, to get a long-term deal going with Mat. You can probably look at Cueto's deal (4/$27m) as a starting point. Latos is almost exactly the same age as Cueto was when he got his contract. I'd guess something like 4 years, $30 million, starting with $4 million in 2013.

mdccclxix · 01-14-2013, 12:58 PM

He'll get way more than Cueto, I think. He's been much better from the start than Cueto was.

dougdirt · 01-14-2013, 01:00 PM

4-7-10-12-15-17. Make the offer.

WildcatFan · 01-14-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

4-7-10-12-15-17. Make the offer.

I'd do it in a heartbeat. He'll still end that contract under market value.

kaldaniels · 01-14-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

4-7-10-12-15-17. Make the offer.

First thought - too long, too much.

After second thought -

Matt Cain just signed a 7 year 141 million dolllar deal (counting vesting option).

For Grandal,Volquez,Alonso,and Box, we got Latos for basically the same time period for 61.5 million total if he agrees to Doug's offer. Advantage Reds.

kaldaniels · 01-14-2013, 01:16 PM

And if this topic is boring anyone, be sure to head to the Sundeck to observe the George Constanza-esque discussion "What if the Reds all die in a plane crash".

Always Red · 01-14-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kaldaniels

And if this topic is boring anyone, be sure to head to the Sundeck to observe the George Constanza-esque discussion "What if the Reds all die in a plane crash".

I learned that MLB has a disaster draft, and I didn't know that before today.

RedsManRick · 01-14-2013, 02:09 PM

I put some numbers out there on mlbtraderumors and got shot-down pretty hard. I think he's going to be a lot more expensive than some would hope. On the flip side, Cueto's deal is going to look better and better.

Superdude · 01-14-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kaldaniels

And if this topic is boring anyone, be sure to head to the Sundeck to observe the George Constanza-esque discussion "What if the Reds all die in a plane crash".

I had to click on that too. Couldn't help but notice the man behind this thread was the guy who started the classic "How does it feel to be dying old people?" thread. We should send this guy a fruit basket or something.

mdccclxix · 01-14-2013, 02:13 PM

Walt's been in this position before with other great players and I think he'll get something done, but the end result will sure be interesting.

kaldaniels · 01-14-2013, 02:36 PM

I enjoy the arb-eligible contract extension discussions. One of my favorite topics, seriously.

Look at this through Latos' agent's eyes. The Reds want you to sign a 6 yr deal. What is your price?

dunner13 · 01-14-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

4-7-10-12-15-17. Make the offer.

I like it! You would have to think Latos and his agent would be pretty tempted by 65M guaranteed, and after the 6 years he still would be young enough to sign another huge contract, at that point probably with the Yankees or Dodgers though.

WildcatFan · 01-14-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kaldaniels

I enjoy the arb-eligible contract extension discussions. One of my favorite topics, seriously.

Look at this through Latos' agent's eyes. The Reds want you to sign a 6 yr deal. What is your price?

If I'm Latos's agent, I'm saying $70 million guaranteed. And If I'm Walt, I'm not taking that number lightly.

dougdirt · 01-14-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WildcatFan

If I'm Latos's agent, I'm saying $70 million guaranteed. And If I'm Walt, I'm not taking that number lightly.

I'd sign it if I were Walt. Still going to be a bargain. I am telling you, look at how much TV money is going to be flowing in. Teams and players still aren't fully adjusted to just how much money is going to be there. Pay guys now for the future and watch them be bargains when it comes around.

Vottomatic · 01-14-2013, 06:05 PM

$70M/6 years. Sign me up. I'd do it.

Reds better hope they get a huge TV deal. It's gonna get expensive keeping this team together.

The time may come when some of our favorites get shipped out when the next wave of the farm system comes around ready to be Big Leaguers.

01-14-2013, 11:50 AM	#1
WildcatFan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 921	Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? From an arbitration discussion on MLBTR, Latos may break the record for first-time eligible starting pitchers on one-year deals. The writer predicts $4.6 million. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/0...mat-latos.html I imagine this is Jocketty's number-one priority right now, to get a long-term deal going with Mat. You can probably look at Cueto's deal (4/$27m) as a starting point. Latos is almost exactly the same age as Cueto was when he got his contract. I'd guess something like 4 years, $30 million, starting with $4 million in 2013. __________________ "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski 2013 Attendance Record 1-0 (4/3 Angels 5-4)

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mdccclxix Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,661	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? He'll get way more than Cueto, I think. He's been much better from the start than Cueto was.

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dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,757	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? 4-7-10-12-15-17. Make the offer. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

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kaldaniels Viva la Rolen Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,330	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? And if this topic is boring anyone, be sure to head to the Sundeck to observe the George Constanza-esque discussion "What if the Reds all die in a plane crash".

01-14-2013, 02:09 PM	#8
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,920	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? I put some numbers out there on mlbtraderumors and got shot-down pretty hard. I think he's going to be a lot more expensive than some would hope. On the flip side, Cueto's deal is going to look better and better. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

01-14-2013, 02:13 PM	#10
mdccclxix Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,661	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? Walt's been in this position before with other great players and I think he'll get something done, but the end result will sure be interesting.

01-14-2013, 02:36 PM	#11
kaldaniels Viva la Rolen Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,330	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? I enjoy the arb-eligible contract extension discussions. One of my favorite topics, seriously. Look at this through Latos' agent's eyes. The Reds want you to sign a 6 yr deal. What is your price?

01-14-2013, 06:05 PM	#15
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,847	Re: Latos may break arbitration record; time to lock him up? $70M/6 years. Sign me up. I'd do it. Reds better hope they get a huge TV deal. It's gonna get expensive keeping this team together. The time may come when some of our favorites get shipped out when the next wave of the farm system comes around ready to be Big Leaguers. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

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