MLB Rumors: David Price won’t sign long-term deal if traded to Seattle Mariners
By Josh Hill
The Seattle Mariners went all-in to get Robinson Cano to sign with them, throwing well over $200 million at him over the next decade. But the team still needs someone to compliment ace Felix Hernandez and Seattle will likely have to go all-in and all out to land a big name pitcher, which is something they’ve been trying to do.
In addition to coveting Cano, whom they’ve already signed, Seattle is looking to acquire Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price. The Rays’ ace still has two years left on his contract but today we learned that those two years would likely be the only two years he spends in Seattle if he’s traded there this winter.
Just saw David Price's agent, Bo McKinnis, in lobby. Asked if Price would consider extension with #Mariners. Said no. MORE
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2013
Asked McKinnis if Price would consider extensions with other teams. Said yes. Asked which clubs. He declined to answer.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2013
This further complicates and already complicating situation for Seattle when it comes to acquiring Price’s services for their rotation. HardballTalk pointed out though that Price’s two years in Seattle might line up with Cano’s best two years with the team and Price not signing long term right away isn’t something Seattle should allow to scare them.
It’s a fluid situation but one that took an interesting twist thanks to Price and his agent today.