They can still work out a contract up until March 8th, so there's still plenty of time.

 

Would have liked to see them exercise the option, but maybe they can resign him for long term, but cheaper. I don't know how that'd happen though, considering he showed he could play the full year and should only be better next season. Since he'll be 2 years removed from the ACL injury. You'd think that'd make him and his agent want even more money.

 

A bit odd, but I'll wait to see what happens during/until he officially hits FA on March 9th before I start judging this move.

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