There will be no return to Toronto for Liam Hendriks. On Monday night, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports, the former Jays reliever inked a deal with the Chicago White Sox, later reported to be worth $54 million over three years with an option for the fourth. B.J. Ryan money, in other words. Though Hendriks’ new contract structure is very much not like the five-year, $47 million pact J.P. Ricciardi handed out to the big man from Bossier City in December 2005.
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With relievers so volatile, this seems like an $18 million a year deal for 3 years. Good for Liam, but smart move for Jays if they can continue to find value with relievers elsewhere. If they are going to spend so much on n pitching it should be put towards Bauer so during playoffs they can really compete with the elites.
I think it's too much for a reliever, and one who might have already had his best season. Happy the Jays didn't do it. But I'm happy he got paid!
It's Rogers money. Who fucking cares?
Ugh.
Yea.....$54MM.... no thanks......
Just wanted to say I finally got my act together and subscribed. It’s so good to see you writing again, Stoeten! Looking forward to good things from The Batflip and the Jays alike (likely mostly from The Batflip as things are currently going haha).
With relievers so volatile, this seems like an $18 million a year deal for 3 years. Good for Liam, but smart move for Jays if they can continue to find value with relievers elsewhere. If they are going to spend so much on n pitching it should be put towards Bauer so during playoffs they can really compete with the elites.
That Simpsons meme sums up my entire feeling about this signing.