Agreed on having to overpay...not sure on the 9 out of 10 times but overall I do agree. The Nats know full good and well it is possible in years 6&7 they are not going to get the pitcher they are paying for in 2020. They are paying for hopeful continued dominance for the next 4-5 years. I wouldn't be surprised if a larger portion of the funds on the back end of the contract are deferred payments such as an annuity...think Bobby Bonilla...you can get creative on how you fulfill the payment obligations of the contract.