It is a bit of an assumption of promised continued good health and results.
I suppose, but it's still done in the vein of the best interest of the player - and ultimately the team. I just don't understand the vitriol, it's so pathetic
Regardless, Rizzo has never guaranteed future playoffs or division championships or anything like that. He wants to protect Stras now so he can pitch into the future.
People are acting like the Nats put Stras in front of a firing squad.
It's sickening
