Jeffrey Lewis

That's gone down to...

Well, it could still be a multi-year deal, but because of where his market is right now, maybe it's a one-year deal with a player option or something like that just to reset his market, just like Eugenio Suarez signed.

He's predicted to sign a three-year $90 million deal.

I don't think so.

You know what we can do is ask Dan Zangrilli all about this coming up next.

Chances they sign Valdez, I say 10%.

Bob?

Unless we're suddenly, like sometimes limits guys fly way under the radar for a bargain price.

Maybe that's why Rosenthal thinks this.

$15 million for Suarez I thought was a bargain.

So Rosenthal also includes in his story to bring the mood down.

However, the Pirates again might prove to be a little more than a stalking horse for a more competitive team.

A stalking horse.

Willing to offer Valdez the type of short-term deal with opt-outs he seemingly will like to command.

Give him an opt out deal.

Then you only have to pay him for one year.

Maybe let him opt out one great year.

We'll take it, Bob.

Won't we?

What does aggressively pursuing mean?