We are considering renewing our apartment lease. A variety of terms are presented, mostly smoothly following the curve where a longer term elicits a smaller monthly rent payment. Over 15 months you'll pay more money overall than for 9 months but at a more helpful monthly rate. So the calculus is how long do you wish to enjoy the expected benefits (not having to move, deal with new office and traffic, etc.)
We Twins fans have our theories. Many are based on contending in 2026, 2028, cost and ownership and a lockout or strike. Pablo is spendier than Joe over two years. Will he be cheaper than Joe over five? The length of the contract (or time together) needs to be calculated as well as the rate. If you envision a 35 year old Pablo Lopez in the Twins maybe you recalculate the immediate cost to get there. If Ryan becomes the dominant guy many think he will, his most costly years are far ahead. Gotta guess the timeframe that'll ownership is considering.
And this Ober talk.is silly..