.350/.417/.625/1.042 – (games 1-45, highest AVG/OBP/OPS, 2nd highest SLG for season). the Phillies need a center fielder, Bradley Jr is a center fielder, and I believe if they could get Bradley for anywhere between 5-6.5mil per season I think the Phillies a might be one of those teams that have actual/serious intrest in him. Jackie Bradley Jr. He’s had a wRC+ over 100 only 3 times in his career and that was in 2015, 2016, and in the shortened 2020 season. You will see costs per war between 7-10M thrown out around here. “Very consistent at everything he did. I thought for sure the Mets would consider JBJ for his solid defense in CF. I, too, would like to score a four year contract in MLB. He is an elite defender, but there are plenty of those guys if you don’t care so much about offense. I predict a 6 year deal worth 3.6M, incentive laden tho. The stat WAR itself isnât even that accurate on its own. And we all wish you the best of luck in that endeavour. But he is not a good Fielder or a great Fielder he is in an elite Fielder. I think MLBTR is spot on his 2/16 is about right. Three years is the absolute max I would go and that would have to come with a fairly decent discount on the AAV. Looking at sample sizes of 20 AB to draw any sort of conclusion is folly. Regardless, like i said, im fine with it. Nobody wants to deal with him. Skewed stats because of a short season. I guess the GM’s sign the contracts to play? 5 yr/25 mil for the Indians. But if he wants at least 4 years…. He was good last year, but that was boosted by a babip that played 40 points over his career average. More dangerous in the AL with the lead off hitter on deck. Then he will trade for Pujols to play first and Miguel Cabrera to replace Arenado at third. I pointed out that one he has never hit 33 HR and only once exceeded 30 in his career. The last decade or so has produced an avalanche of data for baseball fans to consume. Side note I went to college with him and Whitt Merrifield. I would be shocked if anyone gave him a significant contract. I like Jackie and think he will make a fine addition at the right price. @Marty McRae. I am self-training right now, and I will be for another year before I can finally play HS ball because of my circumstances. He hasnât shown the ability to sustain any kind of consistency at the plate and I highly doubt he figures that out this late in his career. Your original comment was he was “on pace for 33 HR” each of the past 3 years so his contract was not a bust. Probably give him a 3 year $60 million deal. Bradley was hoping for a whole lot more than this: Source confirms: Free-agent center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. in agreement with Brewers. You know how that goes… look at Chris Davis in BAL. Whether there’s any realistic hope of a four — (or more?) They arenât adding a guy on a 5 year contract. I didnât even know Whit was on that team but I can see why they dominated. Look elsewhere, Bravesfan, the Indians are not going to be a dumping ground for a bad contract, especially post covid-19. The guy once has broken 30 HR in a season. Now you may say that BABIP doesn’t tell the whole story -which it doesn’t – but what’s alarming is that even though his BABIP rose, his EV dropped from 90.1 in 2019 to 88.3 in 2020. Cheap, plays good defensive, but gosh heâs just turned took himself from a decent hitter and a brutally bad one. I agree he is not Brett but Bretts contract was 5 or 6 years ago so i upped it a mil or two a year.from what he would have been worth then which i think is 4/40 to get this done and over with quick with 4/48 is more the hail mary Boras is looking for. EV and launch angle doesn’t tell the whole story either. If he keeps hitting like he has in 3 years or so hes going to start slowing down and get minor league deals, look at kevin pillar, Funny how everyone all about the 2020 stat lines until it comes to JBJ – 2.1 WAR in 55 games = 6.1 over 162. Heâs not worth that. Randal is long past the “he might be good” projections. I think that’s the best he will get. While Jake Odorizzi is clearly the top free-agent pitcher still available as March opens, Jackie Bradley Jr. is the market’s top position player still on the shelves, No. Which is concerning considering Teo is horrible defensively. Remember the buyout would have to be paid as well. 5yrs/$20-mil. Vlad, Tellez, biggio, Also hes averaged 1 war each of last 3 seasons and only gets paid 9.3 million. He is an automatic out 75% of the time. In the modern realm of Major League Baseball, franchise effort and championship aspirations are all relative. The only unknown was when and where he would sign, and for how much. .267/.349/.486/.835 — (total 2016) He has 0.8 WAR in 19 & 20 seasons combined at a cost of 18M and adjusted per 1 WAR which he does not have. The market so far says that JBJ is not worth 4/48. According to a somewhat arbitrary calculation. not sure anything past three years is a great idea. Over 4 years heâd produce 7 WAR so 4/48 is right in line at $7 million/WAR. For much more money and for term. Now he has 31/3 left and likely has lost his starting job and is most likely a 0.5-1.5 WAR player. He knows too much. Beyond all that, he’s a model citizen; I hope he gets on the high side of his desire. Although Puig was the superior offensive player, the Red Sox valued Bradley’s defense in centerfield and rejected the trade. It’s hard to tell the psychological detraction over living personal lives during this all..playing in empty stadiums. If you do a dive into his metrics vs Randal its a lot closer than most would assume. 3-Some of his value derives from the acquiring team’s lineup. I hope to be able to play for one of those schools here in the near future too…. Team: Boston Red Sox (majors) Born: April 19, 1990 in Richmond, VA us Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (40th) of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC).. High School: Prince George HS (Prince George, VA) Smart teams will weigh his 800 games before that more though. No to the Mets, they donât need anymore contracts that would hold up Conforto,Lindor and Syndergaard from being resigned. Superman can still fly a bit. Arrieta then pitched to nearly a 5 era in his time in philly. Not now but probably before the 4 years is up. A few will undoubtedly cite his offensive inconsistency, the way he could appear alternately hapless or unstoppable at the plate. It has to be the amount of money. Yet when he fell into bad habits in the box, he could flail at breaking pitches in the dirt or impassively take one called third strike after another. Iâd assume he thinks so highly of himself because of Boston. MLB Rumors: Jackie Bradley Jr., Brewers agree to two-year, $24M contract NBC Sports Boston Gamecock great Jackie Bradley Jr signs with new MLB team, reports say He’s made 3 articles recently (all are really good, but Rangers’-centric so I linked you a more “relatable” one). Iâd give him 2-3 years, but definitely not 4. Dont blame a GM for a player waiting until the last minute to get Every nickel. ... 2.1 WAR in 55 games = 6.1 over 162. He’s done really good work with these in his free time, and I expect him to keep writing more very soon. They’re all small sample size. Forget, for a minute, range factor or DRS (defensive runs saved), and instead answer this question: what will you think of when you think of Bradley's time in Boston? Give that man 4/30 and enjoy the all too frequent rally killing ABs. Jackie Bradley Jr., 30, is the best remaining position player on the MLB free agent market. *In my best Hank Hill impression* …*cough* *cough* …HWHY! Mainly Jackie has one or two hit streaks that he is superb but they are short and in a full season he has way to many slumps.. watch him his whole career and that has never changed. He was at his best in an injury-shortened 2020, though it’s hard to believe teams will put too much weight on his BABIP-boosted 120 wRC+ after three-straight campaigns of below-average output with the bat. Reaching a contract of that duration would be quite the achievement, particularly in this market. Just answer me this…what is he getting paid. I want a four year deal as well, but won’t get one. Randal would be getting 1 year at 5-8M if he was a FA, Grichuk was on pace for 33+ homers each of the last 3 seasons. Rockies and Astros would be good fits. If he wants a 4 or 5 year contract then that is going to come in somewhere around like 5 or 6 per year so Iâm guessing 4/24 for Jackie maybe 5/26. (Bradley's defenders have always countered that Fenway's odd outfield dimensions conspired to deprive Bradley of his rightful value, with the Wall in left-center limiting his range and ability to make homer-saving catches). Born: April 19, 1990 in Richmond, VA us Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (40th) of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC).. High School: Prince George HS (Prince George, VA) School: University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)