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Originally Posted by VAChief
Instead of back loading contracts (like Pujols) they should front load guys like Harper. Pay him 40 million up front for the first five years, give an opt out and a decreasing scale for another 5 years that gets him to 350+.
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I dont think $40M is a big enough "front load" to make a difference. He'll still be owed 150-200M after those 5 years and that's still too much money. There's likely no difference in his decision to opt out.