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Its not about being stuck on Honda Civic contracts. You are overrating Bedard's current market value. Consider his actual performance (IPs + FIP/tRA/xFIP whater) over the past few years and consider the economy.
Keep in mind also he hasn't REACHED FA yet (which will shave $4-10mil off a 5 year deal).
Granted a lot depends on how Bedard FINISHES the year, but if we're smart we would have either extented him or traded him before then. With the recent surge and considering its a heavy buyer's market I'm thinking of extending him ASAP.