The title of the thread is one of the reminders why the odds should be for a return. He's already tied into the team for off-field matters, including his ongoing charity efforts. He just went through a healthy and productive postseason which not only boosted face of franchise status but showed on field value. Plus, the platoon and well-stocked infield situation gives him all of the time to be healthy and to be judiciously utilized.

you have to wonder if the negotiations are like "You want $4MM?  We already gave you a buyout for $2MM, and we are on the hook for another $10MM when you walk."  "Yabut you are offering $2MM.  I can make that just by walking."

anyone starting to get the feeling he's not coming back?

The title of the thread is one of the reminders why the odds should be for a return. He's already tied into the team for off-field matters, including his ongoing charity efforts. He just went through a healthy and productive postseason which not only boosted face of franchise status but showed on field value. Plus, the platoon and well-stocked infield situation gives him all of the time to be healthy and to be judiciously utilized.

We're #30!!!

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2869433-updated-farm-system-rankings-for-every-mlb-team-at-the-start-of-2020#slide1

anyone starting to get the feeling he's not coming back?

Seth Romero.  That was a bad pick.

A LHP that can hit 97 is never a bad pick