The restocking yielded stars such as Tatis, potential rotation staples such as Chris Paddack and enough elite prospects to entice talent away from other teams. After two big league seasons, Tatis is already one of the most beloved stars in baseball, a dynamic, emotive, instinctual player many are eagerly tapping as part of the more fun future of a recently stagnant sport. But by then, who knows, $30 million might barely be enough to cover a year's rent for a studio apartment in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Fine, you move him over and let Abrams do his thing. We need to market our guys. Now the Padres, too, seem to be throwing out the rules and going all in on the kid they hope is everything he seems to be. He signed the longest contract in … Members of the Texas Rangers once chastised him for turning a 3-0 pitch into a grand slam in a game the Padres were winning handily — in other words, for not holding back. If Soto can do that every season, I'll live with his defense. Doolittle: Fourteen years is ... a really long time. When they did, it was as if the organization, having seen the baseball world hoist all its hopes and dreams on to a perceived savior’s 22-year-old shoulders, decided to pick up the tab for everyone. (The only caveat being the back injury Tatis suffered in 2019, perhaps making the other two safer long-term choices.). came to terms on a 14-year contract extension Wednesday, per Dennis Lin and … Rumors about an imminent contract extension for Fernando Tatis Jr. flew around baseball news sites last week. Ten players have led their league in bWAR at 22: Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, Bryce Harper, Stan Musial, Alex Rodriguez, Cal Ripken Jr., Pete Reiser, Mike Trout, Johnny Bench and Rogers Hornsby. The San Diego Padres and superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.agreed to a 14-year, $340 million contract extension Wednesday night, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Preller, the Padres’ president of baseball operations, has had manic offseasons before, most notably before the 2014 season, when he brought in multiple all-stars in an effort to move into contention overnight. The San Diego Padres and superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. agreed to a 14-year, $340 million contract extension Wednesday night, a source told ESPN “He’s just got to stay healthy. He isn't a free agent until after 2023, but if Seager leaves after this season, they might want to lock up Bellinger to a long-term deal. At a time when some of the game’s stodgy old norms seem to be limiting its appeal to a younger audience, Tatis not only plays with joy but markets it: He recently cut an ad with Gatorade about baseball’s “unwritten rules.”. The San Diego Padres and superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr . It will take 24 to 48 hours before he’s cleared and can enter the complex, and then he must take his physical. (Brad didn't even mention potential future ace MacKenzie Gore.) The Washington Nationals have the resources, and after losing Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon in recent years, they figure to be motivated to keep a two-star foundation in place in Soto and Trea Turner. Since he was a child, Fernando Tatis Jr. has lived to play. Schoenfield: I don't think we're allowed to curse here, but holy ... cow! It might be time for a change. With the contracts for Tatis and Machado, San Diego will become the first franchise in the four major sports to give out two deals worth at least $300 million. “The work ethic — seeing him consistently improve in a lot of areas of the game, certainly defensively. That gives him the nod over Acuna or Soto. The deal is the third-largest contract in MLB history, trailing only Mookie Betts' and Mike Trout's record paydays. In terms of overall contract length, Tatis, Jr.'s takes the cake at 14 years. Doolittle: If we take the question at face value -- starting a team -- then we're talking about a process that takes a while, and because of that, I'd take Tatis over Trout, Betts or anyone else. “With the look and the energy and the drive to win, being young and talented and still wanting to grow, I think they’ve done a good job of identifying him … and overall, that’s what baseball needs.”, • Make-or-break players for all 30 MLB teams, • Baseball is back in Washington with a gift for Nationals fans: A normal day at the park, • The Braves, now without an All-Star Game, stay quiet as chaos stirs around them, • Joe Ross, a Black pitcher who watched his sport shift from afar, is ready to use his voice. I love this. Doolittle: Tatis might already be the best hitter at the position. Soto won't quite garner a Tatis-level commitment, because he is a corner outfielder; but then again, Soto might be a 2021 Ted Williams, so you never know. He is entering his age-22 season and has a chance to be the best player in the game -- which, surprisingly, isn't as rare as that sounds. I love the Padres spending the money to lock up a player who could be the best and most exciting franchise cornerstone in the game for the next decade-plus, a player who -- yes -- has the potential to be the best in franchise history. By the end of this deal, teams will be flying from their hotels -- which will be built in the sky like Lando's city in "The Empire Strikes Back" -- to the ballpark in hovercraft. “I think he’s the right guy, just for the industry of baseball. The Padres are poised for yearly contention, and as long as they can avoid too many catastrophic contracts, they appear to be willing to play in a fairly high payroll bracket. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s massive contract extension with the Padres shined a spotlight on Xander Bogaerts, who can opt out of his deal after next season. At a time when many small- and middle-market organizations seem content to stand pat and cross their fingers, Tatis and his Padres are an example of the excitement that going all in to win can bring. The San Diego Padres and SS Fernando Tatis Jr. have agreed to terms on a 14-year contract extension worth more than $300 million, The Athletic’s Dennis Lee and Ken Rosenthal reported late Wednesday night.Tatis finished fourth in NL MVP voting last season after breaking out in 2019. The Padres agreed with shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. on the longest contract ever, further cementing the Dodgers-Padres rivalry as the best in baseball. Baseball needs a culture change, or more women will be hurt. So I'll lean more conservative and say one title. Everyone will have a robot maid named Rosie with roller skate feet. He'll command a huge number if … Regardless, the San Diego Padres seem eager to ink Tatis with a long term contract before the start of the 2021 campaign. I’m glad for him. In 143 games since the beginning of 2019, Tatis hit 39 home runs and compiled a .956 on-base-plus-slugging percentage — all at shortstop, a position at which defensive prowess such as his rarely combines with that kind of production. San Diego is, in the best sense of the word, loaded. Now, different sources have confirmed that the alleged deal hasn’t even been talked about, let alone decided. Like Brad, I would still lean to Trout or Betts as best in 2021, but Tatis has inner-circle potential. On Wednesday night, the Padres agreed to terms with Tatis on a $340 million contract. Mike Trout hasn't relinquished his crown yet, and if he does, Mookie Betts is probably best positioned to take his place. How good was that Nationals Opening Day? There are certainly guys in the league that are great, and he’s one of them,” Tingler said. When you have perhaps the game's best player already at that spot, that's an amazing luxury to have. And even that is only a question if we're talking about which guy offers a better chance to win this year. If we widen the time frame any more than that, then it's Tatis, no question. It might already be Tatis. Schoenfield: While I might still consider Trout or Betts, I think I would aim for one of the three young phenoms. The best prospect since Mike Trout leads our rankings. His plate discipline improved in 2020, as he cut his strikeout rate from 29.6% to 23.7%. And for a team that hasn't had a true franchise icon since Tony Gwynn retired, Tatis can be that for the Padres, as well as one for all of baseball. Jeff Passan ». And who could be in line for the next major extension? From Hall of Fame locks to rookies we can dream on, here's which current stars could eventually make it to Cooperstown. Schoenfield: He is right near the top. The team and its wonderkid shortstop took a giant step toward that aim Wednesday by agreeing to terms on a 14-year contract, according to multiple sources. Let's say Tatis bulks up and loses some defensive range. MLB Power Rankings Week 2: Which hot starts led to a big move up our list? There will be others who rise to challenge, like perhaps Wander Franco. For all Tatis means to the rejuvenated Padres and their fans, he may mean more to baseball as a whole — a reminder of what has been missing from the game for the past two decades and the rare generational talent who may just be capable of restoring it. 23. Lindor's durability is a big plus, and we still have to see how Tatis fares in that category. Then there is CJ Abrams, the best shortstop prospect in the non-Wander Franco category and one of the best overall prospects in the game. He has his own logo. Let us count the ways. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, The Fernando Tatis Jr. deal is huge, but so are the Padres’ ambition and baseball’s expectations, once chastised him for turning a 3-0 pitch into a grand slam in a game the Padres were winning handily, the Padres committed $300 million to Manny Machado, Make-or-break players for all 30 MLB teams, Baseball is back in Washington with a gift for Nationals fans: A normal day at the park, The Braves, now without an All-Star Game, stay quiet as chaos stirs around them, Joe Ross, a Black pitcher who watched his sport shift from afar, is ready to use his voice. And then the way he plays the game, with such a fun spirit, the way his teammates view him, the way he treats other people, I think all those factors, we couldn’t be more excited.”. Tatis began the intake process Thursday. Doolittle: The Padres see what everyone sees, which is that Tatis is the full package -- and not just because of what he does on the field. After that, you get into the group of fast risers, including Tatis, Juan Soto and Ronald Acuna Jr. Tatis has struggled this season, committing five errors and hitting just .167, although he hit a 465-foot home run in Sunday's loss to Arizona. But for all-around brilliance, I'll go with Tatis, who has developed into at least an average shortstop on defense, maybe a little better. Where does the newly paid Friar rank among MLB's best players? Acuna has more speed and is a better defender than Soto, but Acuna's strikeout rate will ultimately limit his offensive upside. Schoenfield: I'm curious to see what happens to Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers in 2021, as both performed way above their career norms in the shortened season. The Padres will be playing in a ballpark constructed on stilts. The length of Tatis' contract exceeds the $325 million, 13-year agreement in November 2014 between Miami and Giancarlo Stanton, who was traded to the New York Yankees in … For years, Major League Baseball has hunted its Michael Jordan or LeBron James — the singular icon that commands national attention. Doolittle: Two. The contract is worth … Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker said when someone texted him the amount of money Tatis got, he “thought somebody had sold the club or something.” He remembered strutting around as a young player thinking his deal for $800,000 was big money. Baseball's latest massive payday arrived on Wednesday, this time in the form of Fernando Tatis Jr. 's 14-year, $340 million extension with the San Diego Padres. He is a great hitter whose peak is still well in the future. In terms of all-around play, I might still lean toward Francisco Lindor, but it would be a tough call. SAN DIEGO (AP) — In discussing options for a long-term deal with electrifying young shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres brought up the concept of “a statue contract.” As in… Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a massive 14-year, $340 million contract on Wednesday with the San Diego Padres, the third biggest contract in … Where do your team's future stars land on the list? Fernando Tatis Jr., a 22-year-old shortstop with generational talent and generational flair, has agreed to a 14-year contract worth $340 million, sources told MLB.com on Wednesday. “Wow,” he said, when told the exact terms. And Tatis just happens to wear No. They traded for two aces in two days in Blake Snell and Yu Darvish, then acquired more rotation depth in former Pittsburgh Pirate Joe Musgrove. With San Diego, he'll play second base or move around. The World Series champion Dodgers added ace Trevor Bauer and didn’t lose anyone from their championship team, yet they may have had the second-best offseason in their own division. Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered another injury to his left shoulder on a hard swing Monday and left the game after crumpling to the ground in pain. The length of Tatis' contract exceeds the $325 million, 13-year agreement in November 2014 between Miami and Giancarlo Stanton, who was traded to the New York Yankees in … First, there’s this: At 14 years, it’s the longest contract in MLB history, breaking the previous mark of 13 years held by both Bryce Harper (free agent) and Giancarlo Stanton (extension). The contract’s new terms include a 14 years contract extension and a deal of $340 M. Contract Extension Agreement Signed Between Fernando Tatis Jr. and Padres For 14 Years For $340 M. The deal was sealed on Wednesday, and Robert Murray of FanSided reported the deal was worth $340 millions. More than anything, it signals to San Diego fans that the Pads aren't just loading up for a short-term challenge to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The biggest deal by dollars remains Mike Trout’s $426.5 million, 12-year contract signed with the Angels in 2019. He now has about a full season's worth of playing time (148 games, 629 plate appearances) and has hit .301/.374/.582 with 39 home runs, 27 steals and 7.0 WAR. The reasons are obvious and mirror those that inspired the Padres to make this investment. Schoenfield: Soto makes sense. What to make of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s mega-extension with Padres, DeGrom strikes out 9 in row, 14 in all, in win, Twins-Angels games PPD due to COVID concerns, Braves' Kazmar plays in first MLB game since '08, Brewers' Yelich lands on IL with lower back strain, Yankees' Sanchez injures hand; X-rays negative, Royals trade Heath to D-backs for minor leaguer, More drama for Dodgers-Padres, this time with Clayton Kershaw's bat and Mookie Betts' glove, Five hours, 12 innings and 17 runs: Dodgers-Padres Game 1 lives up to the hype. Tatis and his manager, Jayce Tingler, eventually apologized for the swing, which also could have been prevented with a better pitch. Just before the 2019 season, the Padres committed $300 million to Manny Machado, who will now be one half of the most expensive left side of an the infield in baseball history. I’m sure his dad’s happy, and his agent’s happy getting that percentage.”. Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a 14 year / $340,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including a $10,000,000 signing bonus, $340,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $24,285,714. • How good was that Nationals Opening Day? It will mark the second time in three years the Padres have splurged on a high-priced infielder. The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. on a 14-year contract extension worth $340 million Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the deal. If they fall back to earth, the offense might be more very good than great -- and that makes the Dodgers the decisive favorite, at least this season and maybe in 2022, before the next wave with the likes of Abrams and Luis Campusano makes an impact. 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