Why wouldn't JDM and Boras accept a one year deal, and then re-enter the FA pool again next year, the big class? I mean I think it's clear he is not getting the 7/200 deal he wants, nor would he next year. my point is, would it be worth the risk for him to sign a one year deal, hope he has another 45 hr season, and reap the benefits next year? He would be a major consolation prize for those who don't win the Machado/Harper sweepstakes, as well as much cheaper. Maybe after others get the 10/400 deals we are hearing about, his 5/130 doesn't sound so bad. I get he is older than both those guys, but I think he would get a 5/150 deal very easily next year. Even if he ends up with a 5/130 deal now, He would EASILY get a 20-25 million one year deal this year I would think and get a 4/110 next year (getting his 5/130 deal, albeit it a little different than planned) without much difficulty,
Of course, if he doesn't produce this year, he shoots himself in the foot, but that would also mean he wasn't worth the big contract to begin with. My point is he would have more suitors next year, I don't think he would lose anything, and gain much, by doing it this way. If Boras wouldn't be ok with this, to me it sends up a huge red flag about the faith he has in his client. If Boras thinks he is worth 5/150 now, he shouldn't have any issue with him being worth 4/110 or 120 next year. I get that maybe you just take the big payday, guaranteed cash NOW, Just saying Boras should put as much faith in his client as he is asking the teams to do, also.
I hope I am explaining it right.