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Originally Posted by Waninski
Does he not like the fact that I'm including a third year as a team option? Is the third-year offer, which is admittedly kind of weak, too low for him? Is he really looking for more money than he claims?
The player's rejection message to this offer said that the amount was far too low. Any ideas?
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I'd say he probably doesn't like the 3rd year as a team option. Like said above, that does nothing for a player. If I was an agent, I'd never have a client have a team option included in his contract unless it was giving him above-market in the guaranteed years of the deal, and it sounds like you're giving market.
I'd say, drop the option and see if he accepts the two-year offer. If not, and you really can't afford to up the salary in Yr 1 - I'd consider making the 3rd year guaranteed.
I don't know if you believe in using incentives, but I'd say maybe add in a small bonus that he will probably hit assuming he avoids injury. Say, give him an extra 500k for reaching 500 ABs or 750k for 200 IP if he's a SP. Something little like that.