QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 01:55 PM)
The Sox would be rather lucky to lock him up to a deal that looks like this:
'11: $6M
'12: $9M
'13: $12M (first year of free agency)
'14: $14M (second year of free agency)
That's 4 years, $41M guaranteed with no option. Allowing him to hit free agency at age 30. I think you have to guarantee 4 years, they'd be incredibly lucky to include a 5th year team option.
You have to pay a premium when the player is only 2 years shy of free agency.
That looks about what it will take to get it done!