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    Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause
    Right-hander Nick Martinez is putting the finishing touches on a terrific first season with the Reds, having thus far compiled 134 1/3 innings of 3.22 ERA ball with a 20.8% strikeout rate and superlative 3.3% walk rate.
    He’s signed through the 2025 season and slated to earn $12MM next season but has the right to opt out of the second season of his two-year, $26MM contract and test free agency for what would be a fourth straight offseason.

    The 34-year-old righty recently told MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon that he hasn’t made a decision or spoken with agent Scott Boras about his contract status while simultaneously expressing love for the Reds’ clubhouse and speaking fondly of his time in the organization.
    Martinez plainly stated that in spite of the opt-out opportunity, his mindset upon signing was that he was going to be in Cincinnati for multiple years. He’s bounced between starting and a variety of bullpen roles and said he’s on board with how he’s been used.

    A two- or even three-year deal should be available to Martinez this offseason, although the Reds will have some time to ponder a potential multi-year deal to keep the versatile righty from reaching free agency at all.
    Martinez opined that the Reds have the pieces in place to ascend to playoff contention next year and spoke glowingly about his teammates.
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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    I’d love to have Martinez back…

    But he’s going to opt out and probably get $40MM+ on the market.

    I LOVE the walk rate. I think he’s shown recently that he can stick in the rotation for at least half a year or so. He’s gonna end up at 140 innings.

    I’m thinking he opts out and leaves and we get nothing. That scenario is the leader in the clubhouse.
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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    Martinez is 34 he would be dumb not to opt out and go for a multi year deal, and this might be his last chance at one. I don't see the Reds handing out a multi year deal to a SP with Petty and Burns on the way and Lowder looking good in MLB. It'll be a one year stop gap guy if they add a SP. If they offered Martinez the 21 million QO then he might have something to think about.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    Boras client, he'll get paid. Get a guaranteed starting spot from some team willing to pay him for 3 years. I'm not expecting him back, but would love to be wrong about that. He is the pitcher I wanted the Reds to sign going into the offseason last year. A veteran who you can rely on to eat innings. He has been incredible since May. Junis has a mutual option. What he has done for the Reds since the trade has been a blessing.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    I imagine he'll get 3/60 from somebody. Won't be us.
    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.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    He's playing the game... he had a great year after his mid-career mark. What he does this offseason will effect his great grandkids if he does it right. Here or somewhere else he's opting out given the insane finances of MLB and the lack of pitchers who know out to pitch.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    Quote Originally Posted by RedsManRick View Post
    I imagine he'll get 3/60 from somebody. Won't be us.
    2/40 for sure with a team option for a third year.

    He might be able to swing 3/45 - but frankly, he might prefer 2/40.

    I would give him 2/40 for the record.
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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

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    2/40 for sure with a team option for a third year.

    He might be able to swing 3/45 - but frankly, he might prefer 2/40.

    I would give him 2/40 for the record.
    I predicted he would get 3/60 a few days ago. The France/Espinal lover told me I was insane stupid etc. That in no world would Martinez get 20 mil per year. And I needed help and that Bill James would help him.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    I'd be shocked if he isn't gone. He's 34 years old so this could be his last chance at a big payday. The Reds would also be foolish to pay someone his age big money on a multi year deal. They need to focus on finding the next Nick Martinez instead of giving the current one a raise. This is exactly why I hate that the Reds try to play both sides of the trade deadline.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    No way he stays.

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    His agent is Boros, he's 33-years-old and just doubled his WAR from last season on a team that won't promise him a starting slot

    He will be rocking on another mound next year

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    No way he stays. He's just saying the popular line to look good. He wants to be paid and he knows he won't get it in Cincinnati.
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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    ANOTHER LOST REDS SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE
    Nick Martinez has a $12 million player option for next season, but if he wanted to bet on himself Martinez will decline that option and try to get a bigger payday on the free agent market.

    And we know the Reds won’t try to actually pay market value for a player if they don’t have to.

    Good luck, Nick, and Godspeed.
    https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/a...ws-to-a-close/

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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    It's an interesting statement to the press. He's telling teams maybe very publicly. Teams need to come with a briefcase of cash with a higher AAV than next season's money if he stays. I think 3/$45 sounds right with the third year an option thing.
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    Re: Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause

    Quote Originally Posted by TRF View Post
    It's an interesting statement to the press. He's telling teams maybe very publicly. Teams need to come with a briefcase of cash with a higher AAV than next season's money
    Agreed


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