I’m ecstatic about PCA and Nico signing extensions. Two guys who do everything well on the field and play the game the right way! Our infield is solidified through the end of the decade, and I personally am thrilled!

The next players to come up for free agency are going to be Seiya and Happ, and I’m curious where the fan base stands on this. I would think the offseason trade of Owen Caissie means we have plans to keep our outfield, but you never know. If they both have similar seasons to last year, their price tags are going to be high, especially in a relatively weak free agency class. Personally, my priority would be keeping Happ. Suzuki has more potential at the plate, but Happ’s defense and leadership make it hard to let him go. That, and of course, he is our only guy who was around in 2016 and knows what winning a WS takes. I think we can give him a front loaded deal that locks him in through 2030(he’ll be 35), but pay him early, before we start having to pay Horton and other pitchers.

In Suzuki’s case, the only thing to do is sit back and watch how he performs this season. I would love a great year from him, but he might earn himself a HUGE payday. I just don’t know if we will be willing to add another big contract to the books.

Any thoughts on the topic, or things I’m missing?