The 2 Biggest Risks with Byron Buxton’s Contract Extension

I was hoping for something I didn't already know.  Maybe I know too much.

As far as I'm concerned there is no risk. If he produces, he gets the big $ if not he doesn't. When he's on the field he impacts the team, everyone is working to keep him on the field. He wanted to stay in MN., how many big name players would say that?

Besides great speed he has great instincts which should keep him at CF for the duration of the contract. Because of his problems with the wall, he has dialed back his aggressiveness, even with some digression due to age IMO he'll still be well above average. 

Buxton has prove to be resilient, getting better every year. There's risk for any player to get in an accident (on or off the field) that they never really come back from. If MLB team take this into consideration there'd be zero contracts.

Almost every big name player ever consider an incentive contract even if there is doubt about their health. We are blessed to have him for any amount of time he can give us.

The way I read it, if he plays, and plays well, he gets paid commensurately. If he gets hurt, he doesn't get the big bucks. Sure, he's one wall crash from dain brammage, but so is any other player. I don't feel this contract is any riskier to the team than any other, on the open market he would have garnered much more guaranteed money. I'm happy with it 

There is no risk he succeeds or he doesn't and either way the twins will adjust. 

I think we will be revisiting this for years and it all comes down to the same thing. The twins have the money, Buxton has the talent and this is the way baseball has played these days. 

There certainly is more risk with Byron than most players just based on his injury history.  Still the way he looked last year I think that is risk that needs to be taken on.  The fact he was willing to do an incentive laden contract means he absolutely believes in himself but even if he has a down year or two or three the Twins won't be paying 20 to 30 million for those years.  15 Million isn't chump change for this organization but Byron can be a top 10 player in the game and those types of players are very, very hard to find.  I am a risk averse person but even I am ok with this deal.

I don't often and maybe never have said this about a player but as a fan I really appreciated the way Byron handled his contract situation.  He always said he wanted to stay and never complained about his service time manipulation or how negotiations were going.  He bent his negotiating power to allow for an incentive laden contract all while keeping a great attitude.  I just want to say thank you as a fan because I have cheered Byron on since MiLB ball.  When he has played I have loved watching what he can do and I am very happy he will be a Twin through his prime.  Honestly, I don't think he will disappoint us.

It was a real joy to read that the Twins and BB agreed on a contract. It seems fair all around. The only risk I see with Buxton's contract is the fear that the fo will see the contract as a ceiling for other contracts in the future.

If he produces we have One of the best CF in baseball if he doesn't we can trade him for pitching.

5 hours ago, Doctor Gast said:

As far as I'm concerned there is no risk. If he produces, he gets the big $ if not he doesn't. When he's on the field he impacts the team, everyone is working to keep him on the field. He wanted to stay in MN., how many big name players would say that?

Besides great speed he has great instincts which should keep him at CF for the duration of the contract. Because of his problems with the wall, he has dialed back his aggressiveness, even with some digression due to age IMO he'll still be well above average. 

Buxton has prove to be resilient, getting better every year. There's risk for any player to get in an accident (on or off the field) that they never really come back from. If MLB team take this into consideration there'd be zero contracts.

Almost every big name player ever consider an incentive contract even if there is doubt about their health. We are blessed to have him for any amount of time he can give us.

The value of the contract is such that it is a lot of money.  The risk might be the never sign a Happ. That is not a bad thing

Getting tired of all the Buxton hype.  In 7 years he has shown glimpses of greatness.  He still must prove he is a great player over the long haul. I hope he has an MVP type season but I'm skeptical.  I like Buxton but can we focus on some other players once in a while?  The Buxton story is getting old unless he can pitch 

Those are the two things in every long term contract.  However, the injury part is even more so with Buxton.  He has been injured in very season, and with different injuries.  Some freak injuries, some muscle injuries, which is more concerning as they are harder to project recovery time.  

Age he can deal with if he can stay healthy and keep his offense up.  At beginning of career I was much more worried for him as he lost speed as much of his offense was based on his speed.  Recently he has been hitting the ball much better and the speed is not as needed to have value on offense. 

Want to second and thank Dman for his comments.  Especially, his thanking Buxton for the stance he took during these long negotiations.

Will disagree with your comments a bit, Cody.  I think the chances of a career altering or ending injury is no greater for Buxton than any other player.  Yes, his history indicates he is more likely to get short-term injuries than most, but career ending seems to be the same as anyone else, at least in my eyes.

There is no way the risk approaches the reward with Buxton. This will be one of the best extensions the Twins ever ink. 

Cody, I'm having a nice day today. I think I'll put off reading this article, because I don't want to ruin my otherwise nice day.  Please no mas, no mas.