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Why doesn't Lester cost a draft pick? Did the A's not make him a qualifying offer?

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Swirls wrote:Why doesn't Lester cost a draft pick? Did the A's not make him a qualifying offer?
He was picked up mid season so the A's don't get a draft pick.

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Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports that Jon Lester's AAV (average annual value) is expected to exceed $25 million per season when he signs with a team.
That's a lot of dough. Only three pitchers (Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, and Clayton Kershaw) have ever signed a contract with an AAV of $25 million or more. Lester has reportedly received a six-year offer from the Red Sox worth between $110-120 million, but it sounds like he'll end up getting more before all is said and done.
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If that's the case, I'd pass.

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ZigZagCardsFan wrote:If that's the case, I'd pass.
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David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com reports that the Cubs have offered free agent left-hander Jon Lester a six-year deal worth "north of" $135 million.
This is the biggest reported offer to Lester thus far, topping the six-year, $110-120 million offer he reportedly received from the Red Sox. This is shaping up to be more than a two-team race, as the Braves, Giants, and Cardinals are also involved. Perhaps something close to a $25 million AAV isn't so far-fetched after all.
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I was thinking a 5 year, $100 million (about Waino's deal, right?) would be what I'd offer. If he's getting $130+, oh well... But 5 year, $100 million over 7 year $130, you'd have to think about it right? I mean he'd be 35 when that's up, w/ salary increases, he could get another big deal at 35.

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If the Cards' presence in this drives up the price for the Cubs, so be it.

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That's the thing. With salaries on the increase again, in a few years $25MM AAV won't be out of line at all.

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BW23 wrote:If the Cards' presence in this drives up the price for the Cubs, so be it.
I think that's exactly what Mo's thinking.

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