2016 MLB free agency: Who hurt stock in postseason
![Oct 14, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto reacts after retiring the Houston Astros in the 7th inning in game five of the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Oct 14, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto reacts after retiring the Houston Astros in the 7th inning in game five of the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/3ef7204e77d99fff2ff9c21cf571a78b0f4cee3f30caee4b2c3214d15ce8fa05.jpg)
David Price
For Price, the postseason represented a time to address handling some significant finishing touches on a resume that is certain to land him a huge paycheck this winter, regardless. However, it is a razor’s edge between being viewed as an absolute, unquestioned staff ace and then being a really good talent that is capable of leading a rotation.
Despite the fact that his consistently dominant outings played a major part in propelling the Blue Jays to an American League East title, the question that has followed him throughout his career remained; which version of Price would show up in the postseason.
Unfortunately for Price, yet another shot at October excellence eluded him. He entered this postseason on a five-game playoff losing streak, and once again failed to win a start. In fact, his only victory came when he entered in relief, but still allowed six hits and three runs over three innings of work.
For a man that is in the position to earn in the range of $25 million per year, his worries should be low. But when there are contracts being issued in the neighborhood of $30 million annually for seven years being gifted out, eliminating any and all questions regarding performance issues is of the utmost importance. And Price enters free agency with a very clear roof on his impact.