Suppose J.D. Martinez rebuffs the Boston Red Sox because they would only offer a 5-year contract; would Dave Dombroski consider a “Martinez-Lite” solution?
Say there was another player, who is also 30, a left-handed batter, a free agent and he would:
Take a 2-year contract.
Take less than $25 million a year.
Be able to play the outfield and first base.
Hit 36 HRs, knock in 100 runs.
Hit .250
Yes, Jay Bruce.
If Dombroski was willing to give a 5-year deal to J.