Which is wiped out by arb raises. BR has an estimated 70.5M committed for 2015, though this would include Shark's Arb 3 estimate. So with 25M to play with, SP and OF being the only overwhelming needs, and the pathetic rumored returns for Samardzija, yes, I'd extend Shark Eh, I don't think Samardzija is actually going to be all that good for the next few years, and with it being so obvious that Tanaka was going to be a one off, I could go either way here. He's there's to use for the next two years anyway. I see very little value in extending him, unless you think you will need to extend him to convince others to come here. But I just don't see other players viewing Samardzija as that type of player. I think unless you can get a ML ready sp for him, you ride it out with Shark. Keep pushing for an extension on your terms. And remind him how difficult it is to be a free agent pitcher with a qualifying offer around your neck. In the meantime, build the team to the point that he sees a winner and stays when the time comes. Be willing to make the QO and take the comp. if he improves, you get your ml ready sp, if he fades, he signs a cheaper extension. The way the system works now, the team can just wait it out.