Overview
- At the GM Meetings, agent Scott Boras touted Cease’s dominance and durability in a pitch tailored to the Cubs.
- Jon Heyman projected a seven-year, $175 million deal for Cease, signaling a top-of-market commitment.
- Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller predicted a six-year, $168 million contract with the Red Sox.
- FanGraphs’ Ben Clemens estimated five years and $155 million, underscoring a robust but varied market view.
- Cease enters free agency with five straight 200-strikeout seasons and a reputation for taking every turn, though recent year-to-year results have fluctuated.