So now the question is just how long until he signs.

“Basically, if they do NOT get CC, I think they go hard at Tex, and get 2 of AJ/Lowe/et al.”

I’d like that, except I’d want “et al” instead of Lowe.:)

I think the Yanks want to know FAST, one way or the other, if they get CC. This deal effects a lot of their other stategies. If CC turns down this initial offer, either:
1) He REALLY doesn’t want to be a Yankee
2) He thinks he can squeeze another $5-$10 from us. This is risky business.

Basically, if they do NOT get CC, I think they go hard at Tex, and get 2 of AJ/Lowe/et al.

I don’t see other teams matching that, but a lower offer might sign him if it’s from the NL or west coast. It depends on how much money means to CC compared to playing at home and swinging the bat.

I cannot see too many other teams matching $140 million for six years, do you?
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And if he signs for less, you can’t say it was about the $$…