That's true. OTOH, 3/$77m for Stanton to hit you 90+ HRs to close out his 20s before opting out is not some crazy unlikely outcome either. I waffle on Stanton because because, but he's the highest upside play anyone can make at the deadline (or the month after) this year. Well, him or guys who are even less likely to move like Stroman or Archer.... I don't think he opts out. I can't see anyone giving him a similar contract to what he would opt out of. see above ... davell beat me to it, and said it better.