Overview

• Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, explains the three-year, $80 million deal as a compromise given the market's focus on recent performance over potential.
• Despite a strong comeback in 2023, Bellinger's previous two seasons influenced teams' reluctance to offer long-term, high-value contracts.
• Boras defends his negotiation strategy amidst criticism, highlighting a stagnant market and an overall decrease in off-season spending.
• Short-term contracts for Boras' clients, including Bellinger and Blake Snell, reflect a broader trend of risk aversion among MLB teams.
• Boras remains optimistic about the future, suggesting that successful seasons could lead to more favorable contracts for his clients in the years to come.