I'm probably taking that deal if I'm Konnor Griffin.
He just needs to accept the fact that the Pirates will NEVER sign even a moderately talented free agent.
Get your money, but don't expect to win.
Also, I hope he's got a smart finance guy to grow that money.
On the other hand...if the people around him really think he's going to be a superstar...Juan Soto got 700M at age 26 or whatever. So in theory if Griffin has Soto, or even Tatis-level ceiling...it could be worth it to wait.
I don't think Griffin stays at SS. He's just too big and as he fills out, he will outgrow the position.
He's also unlikely to remain a major base-stealing threat for long, even if he's good at it (see: Mike Trout).
What's gonna sting Griffin is that he probably signs the extension, then watches the Pirates allow Paul Skenes to walk...
He just needs to accept the fact that the Pirates will NEVER sign even a moderately talented free agent.
Get your money, but don't expect to win.
Also, I hope he's got a smart finance guy to grow that money.
On the other hand...if the people around him really think he's going to be a superstar...Juan Soto got 700M at age 26 or whatever. So in theory if Griffin has Soto, or even Tatis-level ceiling...it could be worth it to wait.
I don't think Griffin stays at SS. He's just too big and as he fills out, he will outgrow the position.
He's also unlikely to remain a major base-stealing threat for long, even if he's good at it (see: Mike Trout).
What's gonna sting Griffin is that he probably signs the extension, then watches the Pirates allow Paul Skenes to walk...
