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The length of contracts being handed out so far. Admittedly, only 2 major ones, Jonathan Papelbon at 4 years plus an easy option at age 30, and Matt Kemp 8! years at age 27. Reports are also appearing about CJ Wilson being likely to get 6 years, and Jose Reyes at least 5 years. As much as I think Prince Fielder will still be productive at age 33 in 6 years, but at age 27 right now, could the standard be 6 years, 7 years, 8 years? It does start to get scary, and all these Japanese players that are now getting posted or becoming free agents become more tempting.