- Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:46 pm
#2811
The A's Seem Committed To Brent Rooker, But For How Long And At What Cost?
Oakland’s surprising Severino signing suggests a shift in their typical penny-pinching strategy. Now, with talks of a Rooker extension, are we witnessing a genuine change in organizational philosophy or just a temporary spending spree? Rooker’s breakout performance warrants a significant investment, but is locking him down long-term the right move for a team still seemingly a few pieces away from contention?
Consider this: Rooker is 30 with three years of control remaining. Is extending him now a smart preemptive move, securing a key player before his price potentially skyrockets? Or is it a risky gamble on a player with only one truly elite season under his belt? Is this a sign of a new era of A's baseball or simply a PR move to generate excitement for their Vegas relocation?
What kind of contract would make sense for both sides? Would Rooker accept a deal buying out his arbitration years, or is he betting on continued success to command a larger free-agent payday down the road? Weigh in with your thoughts. What does this mean for the A’s future? Are they legitimate contenders in the suddenly competitive AL West, or are they still a few steps behind the Astros, Mariners, and Rangers? Let the debate begin!
Oakland’s surprising Severino signing suggests a shift in their typical penny-pinching strategy. Now, with talks of a Rooker extension, are we witnessing a genuine change in organizational philosophy or just a temporary spending spree? Rooker’s breakout performance warrants a significant investment, but is locking him down long-term the right move for a team still seemingly a few pieces away from contention?
Consider this: Rooker is 30 with three years of control remaining. Is extending him now a smart preemptive move, securing a key player before his price potentially skyrockets? Or is it a risky gamble on a player with only one truly elite season under his belt? Is this a sign of a new era of A's baseball or simply a PR move to generate excitement for their Vegas relocation?
What kind of contract would make sense for both sides? Would Rooker accept a deal buying out his arbitration years, or is he betting on continued success to command a larger free-agent payday down the road? Weigh in with your thoughts. What does this mean for the A’s future? Are they legitimate contenders in the suddenly competitive AL West, or are they still a few steps behind the Astros, Mariners, and Rangers? Let the debate begin!