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Red Sox have become a franchise where fat contracts go to die

By Rick McNair

Jun 17, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park prior to batting practice before a game between the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park prior to batting practice before a game between the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
May 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

David Price

The Red Sox could match the Rays team payroll by tacking on the $30 Million paid to David Price with that of Craig and Castillo. Three players matching that of an entire team. The Price deal is astronomical at seven years and $217 million and this will end badly – in fact – that has already started.

Price was very good in his first season in Boston, but far from $30 Million good. Now the injury issue has surfaced for a pitcher who had a bundle of innings in his career. Wear and tear are always a concern and especially when you sign a 30-year-old.

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Price has an opt-out in his contract after the 2018 season and that will not be exercised. Even a spectacular 2018 season will not be enough to find another team willing to take a risk as the Red Sox will be responsible for the full term of this contract.

This will not be Barry Zito, but it will be C.C. Sabathia.

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