2016 MLB free agency: Who hurt stock in postseason

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.