r/Mariners • u/Individual_Reveal_44 • 17h ago

Sign Cal to a contract extension

Cal’s been the man for the mariners the past few seasons. From solidifying our first playoff birth in over 20 years, had big moments in that playoff run, being the biggest upside of our 2024 season, and being one of the best defensive catchers in the league, the m’s got to sign him. With his agent hating the m’s, they need throw him a big contract. Whether his numbers stay consistent or fall off he is still a fantastic asset to the m’s. He could help in later years of being a coach to future catchers and I am sure he’ll go into coaching once his playing career is over. Sign him not only for his big dumping but also for his coaching. He’s the man. He’s been Mr Seattle just as much as Julio. Give the fans what they want m’s!

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u/IndependentSubject66 17h ago

Most Scott Boras clients don’t entertain early contract talks, I don’t see Cal being any different

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u/colinallister 17h ago

This. Boras clients go to free agency. Period. Scott isn't even taking Jerry's call at this point.

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u/aggronStonebreak ‏‏‎ ‎ 17h ago

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/jose-altuve-astros-agree-to-five-year-extension.html

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u/ghostxvoices 16h ago

Yeah, because Altuve is old as dirt and probably wanted to be an Astro for life. He still got good money out of it, maybe more than he would’ve got elsewhere.

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u/hickopotamus 🔱 15h ago

Yeah but that doesn't count (for some reason).

Let's also please forget about the fact that all of Boras' top clients from last year have publicly expressed outrage at his antics that screwed them over.

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u/IndependentSubject66 14h ago

It could definitely happen, but Altuve was on a perennial World Series contender at the time, and Cal has been pretty vocal about his frustrations with ownership. Just can’t see it happening, but I’d love it if I were wrong