Fans React To Latest Josh Hader Rumor
There are a few MLB superstars who are still waiting for a contract in free agency.
After the first few stars went off the board, there has not been much happening of late.
But there are still multiple-time All-Star and season-long award winners looking for a new contract.
One player looking to set the market at his position is former San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader.
According to Jim Bowden via B/R Walk-Off, Hader is looking for a deal bigger than the one Edwin Diaz received.
Josh Hader is looking for a contract bigger than Edwin Diaz's 5-year, $102M deal, per @JimBowdenGM pic.twitter.com/vy16Pd31wB
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) December 28, 2023
Diaz’s deal was for five years and $102 million.
Hader thinks he is worthy of surpassing that number.
But, many fans are skeptical of giving Hader a big deal.
Last season, he stated that he did not want to pitch more than one inning a game.
Also, pitching back-to-back days was something that Hader was against.
From a pure talent perspective, he’s worth it. But he’s not a team player and that’s way too much money for a guy with “conditions” on when he can and can’t pitch.
Teams would be better off going in an other direction.
— Al Scott (@AlScott1998) December 28, 2023
Maybe with a fresh new long-term deal, those restrictions will go away.
But, it is still something teams need to be wary about.
Many people think Hader is asking for way too much money with this contract.
But, desperate teams may be willing to pay up for him.
The money this offseason is getting out of hand. If this happens.. wow
— Tyler DuPree (@YouMeAndTDupree) December 28, 2023
Yet, not every fan is against Hader getting a massive deal.
Some think he is deserving of big money.
He deserves it
— El Volvo III (@SuperPollo17) December 28, 2023
Last season, he was elite for the Padres.
He threw 56.1 innings to an ERA of 1.28.
Also, he recorded 33 saves.
Hader will be entering his age-30 season next year but he has shown to be worth a significant payday this offseason.
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