Jon Singleton up! Agrees to 8 year $35 Million deal.

[king]

Astros fans, the future is bright.

[PhatMack19]

I'm not a huge fan of giving an admitted drug addict a big contract, especially one that has never had an at bat in the MLB.


Now if he hits 50 bombs a year and doesn't get caught, then he can smoke all of the pot he wants.....

[Peppermint Patty]

He can't be any worse that what they have at 1st base right now. Just hope he don't Cheech and Chong his way out of the league.

[PhatMack19]

He just went yard in his 1st MLB game. Multiple joints will be smoked tonight.

[eagleswoodville#1]

Think you're being a little harsh? Lol I mean I don't support what WAS his lifestyle at all. But he's made changes and will help this team tremendously. I understand your concern but lighten up a little huh? Lol

[PhatMack19]

Think you're being a little harsh? Lol I mean I don't support what WAS his lifestyle at all. But he's made changes and will help this team tremendously. I understand your concern but lighten up a little huh? Lol

I was really just joking. Hopefully he has his life straightened out and can be successful for the Astros for many years to come.

[htownfan]

Only 5 years, 10 mil. is guaranteed, the club has options to turn it into 8 years, 35 mil. if they choose to do so... IMO it's not a bad deal at all

[Peppermint Patty]

Only 5 years, 10 mil. is guaranteed, the club has options to turn it into 8 years, 35 mil. if they choose to do so... IMO it's not a bad deal at all

 

Some would disagree. 

 

http://247wallst.com/general/2014/06/05/will-the-houston-astros-jon-singleton-contract-forever-change-the-business-of-baseball/

[htownfan]

Some would disagree. 

 

http://247wallst.com/general/2014/06/05/will-the-houston-astros-jon-singleton-contract-forever-change-the-business-of-baseball/

Yeah, I saw Mulder and Bud Norris tweeting about how it was a bad deal for him. Glad he wasn't greedy though.

[KABrother]

Yeah, I saw Mulder and Bud Norris tweeting about how it was a bad deal for him. Glad he wasn't greedy though.

Bud Norris just flat out doesn't like Houston's front office...he has taken several shots at them since even before he was traded...glad we got rid of him and got a LHP in Josh Hader as part of the return that could be twice the starter Norris is

[Peppermint Patty]

Yeah, I saw Mulder and Bud Norris tweeting about how it was a bad deal for him. Glad he wasn't greedy though.

 

I don't think they were really worried about Singleton. They were more upset at what his contract might do for other rookie contracts down the road.

 

The market determines the player salaries. His contract helped owner's and GM's set "market" prices.

[BlackShirts5]

In my opinion it shows that the kid wants to be here and apart of turning some thing around along with turning himself around.

[king]

Grand slam today!