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I do think there is a long range component in the Mariners Front office's math, but without question... Shannon has heard something about investing too much of the budget to three big contracts... and this is a subject that is a very hot button for Shannon, so if you question her on it... expect a response.
Thus, I think we need not worry about the M's signing anyone for $12M+ over 5 years... but a 1 or 2 year deal with an option at $15M per year may not be.