He said he prioritizes winning at this stage. big check Think he gets along with Tony. check Likes atmosphere . check Has played in Min and NY without big success check. Had issues with STL upper management as he was outspoken. check Has made 65 million. Like most free agents will probably want/go with biggest pay check.........
That said two years, 50mill with a team option at 25, player option 10 or option year based on innings/starts. He should be like Keuchel and move down a spot in the rotation each year such as #2 next year , #3 2022, #4 2023 or 3,4,5. Gio probably tests free agency, Keuchel declining performance. You may want the horse for innings. Maybe he is another Bartolo and can keep going at his age and conditioning.