Me either. And I've been perhaps his strongest supporter as far as Garland turning the corner. Then you're nuts. Look at what the AJ Burnetts and Kevin Millwoods of the world are getting. It's a below market value contract, especially given that it is only a three year deal. average $10m a year is not below market for a mid-tier pitcher who hasn't even hit free agency. Garland was one year away from free agency and would have earned ~7 million had he gone to arbitration. Hoops's post says Garland's contract gives him $7 in 2006, so there's no difference in 2006 salary. Garland's 2007 and 2008 salary averages $11 per year. I think that is below market value for Jon Garland. Garland's averaged over 205 IP over the past 4 years (not including playoffs and World Series), is only 26-years-old, and had a 3.50 era in the AL last year. It's a safe signing when you consider that Kenny Williams didn't have to give him a 4- or 5-year deal, and JG's floor is a .500 pitcher with 200 IP. His 2005 season doesn't appear to be a fluke considering his age and projection. Garland year 3 is too much. I would compare Garland to a Washburn. Washburn just got a 4 year $36M. His career ERA is 3.15. John's best year was last year and his ERA was 3.50. 1st year is good, 2 and 3 are reaches. So what does Zambrano ask for the year before free agency. OY!