Max Fried to the Yankees 8yrs $218MM...

[bean5302]

I guess the Yankees had to prove they were willing to spend huge money so they chose to lavish it upon Fried, who will be 31 next year. He's got ace performance, but he's not the most durable.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/yankees-max-fried-agree-to-eight-year-deal.html

[nicksaviking]

Reports are that the A's tried to sign him to get up to the required payroll the MLBPA and other owners are forcing on them.

I hope no free agents are willing to go there and instead the A's are forced to give out some unconventional extensions to their young hitters that deserve raises but won't get them due to the current system.

[bean5302]

3 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Reports are that the A's tried to sign him to get up to the required payroll the MLBPA and other owners are forcing on them.

I hope no free agents are willing to go there and instead the A's are forced to give out some unconventional extensions to their young hitters that deserve raises but won't get them due to the current system.

The MLBPA turned down the offer owner's made for a salary floor, but the MLBPA can technically file a grievance if the Athletics don't spend at least 150% of their rev share money (totals at like $105MM), not that it would likely be successful.