Joe

I do believe that he will win it.

And part of that reasoning why is there's going to be added buzz and added hype to a player that is very successful.

This is Ryan.

He looked over at me earlier.

What's up, Ryan?

What's up?

He looked over at me earlier, and I was like, is something wrong?

Is something okay?

I know.

He's giving me a little stare.

So the current favorite right now is Sal Stewart of the Reds.

Sal Stewart is not winning Rookie of the Year.

It's going to be a race between McClain.

Weatherholt, Connor Griffin, and probably Andrew Painter of the Phillies.

But if you have multiple dynamic position players, I think they probably have a leg up in this award than a pitcher.

Just my own perspective.

But if Griffin, if this team is successful, and they're playing meaningful games in August and September.

That would help.

That will significantly help.

It averages to $15.5 million per year, but I would imagine it's going to start with maybe $4 million this year, $7 million next year, and then eventually build up to being like $30, $35 by the end of the contract.