D-Backs close to long term deal with Young

[Post Count Padder]

The Diamondbacks are close to signing OF Chris Young to a long-term contract.

 

Young's new deal is thought to be similar to the six-year, $31 million deal Troy Tulowitzki got. It would keep him under Arizona's control through his first season of free agency. Young has proven he's a Gold Glove-caliber fielder, and while his average should improve, has shown he's a legitimate 30-30 threat.

Source: Arizona Republic

[shnsajax]

I would say this would be a smart move by them. As many young high quality guys as they got, avoiding the entire arbitration process would be a good thing.

[Clem Fandango]

Seems like everyone is locking up their young talent way too early. The guy had a near 30-30 year. I like his ability, but man did his other numbers suck last year. Is it me, or am I the only one who thinks these teams should at least wait another year or two so they can have them on the cheap cheap before arby kicks in before throwing out these big contracts after one good year (which aside from the HR and SB, sucked)?

[shnsajax]

It certainly is a gamble, and a lot of it is determined by their agent. However the way arbitration is going, and the way contracts are going teams can save a lot of money by doing this.

[Post Count Padder]

The Diamondbacks will officially announce a six-year deal for Chris Young on Tuesday.

 

The deal will buy out Young's first year of free agency, and there's expected to be an option for 2014. The total package should be worth about $30 million.

[TruffleShuffle]

i have a feeling that chris young busts out this year and puts up something like a .270/.350/.540/.890 line this year. he wasn't great last year but i like him a lot.

[apete6]

Young is a better fielding Soriano.

[UK1679666180]

Unlike Soriano, he can still run and will do so for about the next 10 years (assuming no injuries).

[CoolHandLuke]

Also, unlike Soriano, Young's low obp was more a function of his low batting average than terrible plate discipline. Young's career minor league IsoD was close to .100. I think as he settles into the major leagues he will be at least a .260/.340 type guy, with power, speed and defense.

[SABR Gamer]

God, I wish so badly we had Young, like if we could just wish that Soriano and Young switched places...I would be alright with that.