Dodgers, Matt Kemp discussing 8 yr/ $160 million extension

[soxinem1]

Why does this seem to have Vernon Wells written all over it?

I remember when a multi-year contract was 3-5 years. Now we go to eight?

If they sign him to these ridiculous numbers and terms, they will be regretting it by 2014 at the latest.

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/33310311

[KMcMahon817]

I tend to agree with you, but Matt Kemp is really, really good. I don't understand the 6+ year contracts...why even go there?

[DSpivack]

I don't see a huge downside here. He'll be 34 or 35 when the contract ends, should still be a good hitter.

[palehozenychicty]

The length is absurd, especially since he had moments of inconsistent play before 2011. But the Dodgers need a positive news story beyond the impending sale. They need to get fans back into Chavez Ravine. If McCourt foots some of this bill, then all good.

[doublem23]

I don't see a huge downside here. He'll be 34 or 35 when the contract ends, should still be a good hitter.

http://ology.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/post-image/adam-dunn-free-agent-chicago-white-sox.jpg
That's right.

[ComiskeyBrewer]

I don't see a huge downside here. He'll be 34 or 35 when the contract ends, should still be a good hitter.


You mean other than the fact that he is more likely to put up his 2008/2009 numbers than his 2011 numbers? Yes, he's a very good defensive player, but the numbers point to this year being an anomaly, as opposed to what he is expected to put up in the future. Huge overpayment, IMO.