Free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval is seeking at least six years on his next contract, according to Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Pablo Sandoval seeks long-term contract
The three-time World Series champion is looking for at least six years ... unless he isn’t.
Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Sandoval is placing a higher value on years than money, his agent, Gustavo Vasquez, told Schulman. Multiple teams have reportedly inquired on Sandoval, who plans to meet with the interested parties -- including the Red Sox -- at the GM Meetings next week.
SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo spoke to Vasquez, who refuted Schulman’s report and said Sandoval is not setting a minimum number of years. A shorter-term deal makes sense considering Sandoval is only 28 and could land another lucrative free-agent contract later in his career.
The Giants, with whom Sandoval won three World Series championships, have yet to make a formal long-term contract offer, per Cotillo. Sandoval recently rejected the team's $15.3 million qualifying offer.
The two-time All-Star enters the free-agent market a career .294/.346/.465 hitter, good for a 123 OPS+. Sandoval might expect to land around $118 million with a six-year deal, SB Nation’s Grant Brisbee recently predicted.
See More:
