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Alex Rios signs extension with Blue Jays- A sign of things to come for Markakis?

For those of you that haven't heard, Alex Rios signed a $64 million, six-year contract extension with the Jays. It breaks down as:

  1. 2009: $5.9 million (arbitration year)
  2. 2010: $9.7 million (arbitration year)
  3. 2011: $12 million (free agency years begin)
  4. 2012: $12 million
  5. 2013: $12.5 million
  6. 2014: $12.5 million
  7. 2015: $13.5 million option

He also has a full no-trade clause for 2009-2010, and a partial one after that.

So if Rios entered the market as a free agent, he would have received a 4 year, $49 million contract, a fair price. Most outlets say that Toronto did pretty well in this contract.

I bring this up because its never too early to think about locking up Markakis. Right now, him and Rios are pretty much the same player, so the free agency years should be about the same price if an extension were to occur.

But lets say Markakis steps up his game and becomes a .900 OPS ish type of player, then his free agent salary would probably be $15 million+.

Due to his greek heritage and good looks, I have absolutely no doubt that Angelos will pay whatever it takes to retain him, but some major cash could be saved if they move to lock up Nick within the next year or two. Some might say a long term deal this early is a risk, which it certainly is. But lets face it, in the fickle world of baseball, Markakis is as sure of a thing as it gets in terms of young players.

 

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Maybe, but Rios is 27 years old. Knock on wood that Nick will warrant this type of deal when it's time.

by SC on Apr 5, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If I am correc t...

Markakis is 4 years way from FA, counting this year? (3 more AFTER 2008). Am I right on this?

"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major Leauge

by duck on Apr 5, 2008 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you are...

Nick was on the MLB roster for all of his rookie season, so yes, I think the O's only have him for three more years (after this one)

by UMterp08 on Apr 5, 2008 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Markakis will sign this deal

most likely with another team

"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." -Brooks Robinson

by exitfare on Apr 6, 2008 2:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No way

He;s not getting away - the fans would burn the warehouse to the ground if they let MarKICKASS!!!! get away.

"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major Leauge

by duck on Apr 6, 2008 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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