Whereas the Giants and Dodgers look like the largest threats to signal away celebrity Aaron Decide, each carry potential problems in pursuits towards the Yankees, who maintain edges for Decide in legacy, ballpark and familiarity.
The Giants are clearly gung-ho of their efforts and stated to be “elated” by their go to this week with Decide, however the thought they maintain a bonus as his “hometown” staff appears specious; he’s from Linden, Calif., two hours and a life-style away. (Decide truly lives now in Tampa, which is Yankees territory.)
The Giants have tried earlier than for large energy stars, however got here up brief for Bryce Harper and have been rejected by Decide’s pal Giancarlo Stanton. They could have discovered from the Harper strive, after they got here in late and low, however Oracle Park stays ranked within the backside third for homers even when it wouldn’t maintain most of Decide’s tremendous lengthy drives.
The Dodgers are taking a look at Decide and the highest shortstops, and whereas they’ve pared $100 million off their payroll to this point (Tyler Anderson, Andrew Heaney, David Worth, Craig Kimbrel, Cody Bellinger, Joey Gallo, Trea Turner, Justin Turner), they appear excited about decreasing their $290 million payroll and in addition might use a shortstop.
Some consider they wouldn’t thoughts filling that want in-house with Gavin Lux, however whereas they are going to have a look at Decide, even of their most flush occasions they focus on worth. Mookie Betts at about $290 million (the worth of his $365 million cope with deferrals) and Freddie Freeman at $150 million (the worth of his $162 million deal) are among the many greatest current administration contracts. Decide actually doesn’t look as if he’ll turn into a price play off an historic season, a minimum of upon signing.
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