The thing is JR has never torn up a contract. Not for MJ, not for Scottie, and not for Frank. It makes sense, but I don't see it happening for TA either.
I see something like 4/100 or 5/125 with tearing up the last two years of this deal. I don't see anything longer making sense for the Sox, but I also think Tony was right earlier in that I don't get the motivation at this stage for the Sox side of this. Are you really that worried about his mid 30's years at this stage?
Not sure why the Sox would be worried about this yet. They have two incredibly cheap years left. Unless TA is willing to tear up those last two years to get a little bit more money, to extend for another 2-3 years at below market value to make up from the extra cash in 23/24 I don't see how a deal makes sense yet.
Get yourself some of the zero percent over a period of time credit cards for those kinds of emergencies. We have Best Buy and Lowe's to cover appliances, house, and yard needs.