The San Diego Padres locked up one of their best players for the foreseeable future, signing Wil Myers to a six year-$83 million extension on January 16th.
The former Rookie of the Year winner will be a foundational piece for the rebuilding Padres, and at the age of 26, Myers will be spending his prime seasons in San Diego.
While it was a prudent idea for the Padres to get this deal done, there are some legitimate cons to go along with the serious pros that extending Myers long-term provides, and they deserve to be discussed.