they have really been clear on TV about this. NLCS MVP, two strikes, lost the leg kick, looked to right field. The world series both he and Addison with the big leg kicks again. He is guessing on strike 1 and thats all cleveland needs on him. I really thought that bunt would have started to lock him in.
Its a tough issue though, you can pay Heyward 184 million to be a defensive guy who needs to rework his swing 100% this winter, would even suggest winter ball, but a guy making 500K does not deserve it. That one or two days off a week is what kept Baez going, this is what happens when he plays every day.
The problem with next years lineup is Theo getting another center fielder, whether its Fowler or someone else. The focus needs to stay with Heyward in center, Almora in center for the lefty pitchers, and leaving that corner spot open for Bryant, Zobrist, Soler, Schwarber. People will bitch that Schwarber will catch next year, but you need to play the way that got this team to 112 wins so far, and that was some rest thru the year, and that will include Contrares and Baez.
Theo built the team that is set for the next 3-5 years. Then got 50 million to remain in charge where hopefully its just support pieces and a bullpen each year.
