It's free agency: you always pay for past and not future performance. Mike Trout may be the exception depending on when they ink the deal (because the assumption is he'll continue to produce at or near where he has the past 2 years). I've heard it could be upwards of $300 million which is absolutely INSANE for any one player!
I know and understand. Just 10 years for the guys like A-rod or Pujols who will pass the age of 40 when that contract is almost up. It's more understandable with Trout, and I hope he has a really great future.
