I WANT SOME OF WHAT CANO IS DRINKING

Seriously! I want a huge swig of whatever brew he drank that made him think that $305 million over 10 years was realistic. I love Robinson Cano. You probably won't find a bigger Robbie fan than me. That being said, this is absolutely ludicrous!

Buster Olney, of ESPN reported (HERE) that a "source" claims that Robbie asked for this blockbuster contract. Now, understand that if it is one thing I hate, it is reporters using a "source." That means very little to me, and honestly, just makes it seems like you are attempting to "create" news. A "source" can be anyone from a hot dog vendor, to my chihuahua. Really, using a "source" is a way to not take responsibility if a certain piece of news ends up being false. Granted, sometimes the "source" pans out, and there is really something there. It just grinds my gears when journalist won't take responsibility.

If these reports turn out to be true, and Robbie, and his people have really asked for such an insane contract, it will be a sad way to go for him. The Yankees just aren't going to dish out that kind of money, and for such a long period of time. When I wrote about getting the deal done (HERE) I mentioned that Randy Levine, the Yankees President, wouldn't throw money at Robbie, or anyone. And I have to admit that I agree. 

Firstly, Robbie is 31 yrs old now. Which means that at the end of a 10 yr contract, he will be 41. How likely is it that he will remain healthy, and productive for the duration of that time? He is in his prime now, but most baseball players peek in their mid 30's. They become more prone to injuries, and their stats start to take a dip. Essentially, if a contract like this is signed, they will be paying him to ride pine for the last 2 to 3 years of the contract. It's a waste of money, and space on the roster. 

Secondly, $305 million is an insane amount of money. If we have learned anything from the Alex Rodriguez contract, it should be that no one, super star or otherwise, should be showered with that much cash. It puts a hold on the purse strings, and limits the amount of moves the team can make. In a bind, they will have to go with cheaper talent, because a huge chunk of their budget is already elsewhere. We will continue seeing the bargain basement shopping we saw this season.
 

Bottom line here is that the Yankees do not need Robbie badly enough to throw this kind of contract at him. It's just not something that the new financially conscience front office can justify. Perhaps 5 yrs for $144 million, or even 6yrs for $160 million. But there is no way to justify another ARod sized contract. 

If these reports are true, I have to say that I am greatly disappointed in Robbie, and his agents. They have to know that these sort of contracts are terrible for the sport, and asking for it makes you look greedy, and undesirable. Don't be that guy, Robbie. We'd love you back in pinstripes, but not if you are going to be THAT guy.

 
 
--Erica Morales BYB Senior Writer
Twitter: @e_morales1804



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