Originally Posted by padrefanforever
I don't claim to know how contracts are structured, but it sure seems like if we offered him a 3 year deal, where the first year was incentive laden, and years 2 and 3 were guaranteed if he proves he's healthy by hitting marks for starts and innings pitched.....add to this that he would likely have more success in Petco more than any of the other ballparks and this could work. It would give him some security for the next 3 years, and he could either prove he's ready for his big payday.....or it would give us some protection should he not work out....
thoughts