Davis Draws Interest from Multiple Teams
JD Davis, the former third baseman for the Giants who won a salary arbitration case just last month, has recently been released by the team. This news has sparked discussions, but Davis shouldn’t have trouble finding a new team as there are reportedly 7 teams, including the Mets, interested in acquiring him.
Reported Interest from Seven Teams
According to Jon Heyman, a senior reporter for the New York Post, a total of 7 teams have shown interest in Davis, with the Mets already making contact with him. Heyman believes that Davis might be a better fit for the Blue Jays, but returning to his former team, the Mets, could also benefit the team’s lineup.
Davis Expected to Find New Team Soon
Susan Slusser, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, also mentioned that Davis has immediately attracted interest from 7 teams after being released by the Giants. It is anticipated that this experienced infielder will find a new team in the coming days.
Impressive Performance Last Season
Last season, Davis played in 144 games, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 69 runs with a batting average of .248 and an OPS of .738. After winning the salary arbitration, his salary for this year was expected to be $6.9 million, but he was unexpectedly released by the Giants.
Player Victorious in Arbitration Released, Resulting in Financial Loss – Agent Criticizes Giants’ Handling
Despite winning the arbitration case last month and seeing his salary increase from $6.55 million to $6.9 million for the season, JD Davis, the infielder for the San Francisco Giants, was unexpectedly released by the team. Davis was given a $1.1 million termination fee, which effectively resulted in a loss of $5.8 million for him. Matt Hannaford, Davis’ agent, exposed the contract negotiation process, indicating that the Giants started negotiations too late.
Giants’ Unusual Negotiation Strategy Draws Criticism
Hannaford expressed disappointment in the Giants’ negotiation tactics, stating that despite Davis’ willingness to accept their offer, the Giants cited a team policy that prevented further negotiations once numbers were exchanged. This move has raised eyebrows in the baseball community, with other agents criticizing the Giants’ approach.
Potential Ramifications for Future Contract Negotiations
Another agent pointed out that while the other 29 teams did not claim Davis during the waiver process, it was likely because they knew they could sign him for a lower price after his release. This precedent set by the Giants may lead to similar actions by other teams in the future, affecting the entire arbitration process.
Arbitration Winner Left Jobless – Senior Agent Questions Appeal of Joining Ruthless Team
In a surprising turn of events, JD Davis, the former third baseman for the San Francisco Giants who won a salary arbitration case last month, was released by the team. Despite winning the arbitration and expecting a salary of $6.9 million for this year, Davis was unexpectedly released by the Giants, resulting in a loss of approximately $5.8 million for him. According to reports by the San Francisco Chronicle, a senior agent bluntly stated that now every Major League Baseball team will begin to do the same.(Nice88)