According to Joe C. of the Star Tribune, the Twins have agreed with pitcher Scott Baker on a four-year deal worth $15.25 million.
My reaction: perfect. In terms of year-by-year, Baker will make $750K this year, $3 million in ’10, $5 million in ’11, $6.5 million in ’12, and an option for $9.25 million in ’13.
Keep in mind that this guy is only 26 years old. If Baker continues to improve his value will sky-rocket. Keeping him under control potentially through 2013 is a super deal.
Now let’s just hope that Joe Mauer is next. And then Francisco Liriano.
In unrelated news, I read that Terrell Owens signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills today. When I first saw the headline, I laughed out loud. T.O. in a Bill’s uniform? What do you make of that signing?
The Baker signing is good baseball. If he stays healthy and productive it is an absolute steal. If he falters, he is still financially set for life (assuming he uses some sense with his money). A good deal all around.
Owens is a football player, so I cannot generate an opinion one way or the other.