Which Of The Boras Four Will Be The First To Sign?
As Spring Training games begin, the top free agents Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, and Matt Chapman remain unsigned. This article explores the current state of their contract negotiations.
Slow Market for the Boras Four
Despite teams downplaying their interest in the top free agents, there hasn't been much movement in contract negotiations for Snell, Bellinger, Montgomery, and Chapman. The Yankees were previously rumored to be close to a deal with Snell, but recent reports confirm that there hasn't been any progress on that front.
Some teams may be posturing to wait out the market or maintain leverage in negotiations. However, it remains unclear if any of these players have adjusted their asking prices or if a team will step up and meet their demands.
Potential Market Changes
While the number of potential suitors for the Boras Four may have dwindled, unforeseen circumstances like Spring Training injuries could change the dynamics. The Orioles' Kyle Bradish and the Mets' Kodai Senga have both suffered injuries that will affect their teams' rotations. However, it's unclear if these events will influence the teams' decisions to pursue Snell or Montgomery from the Boras Four.
The Mets' President of baseball operations has dismissed the idea that injuries would increase the urgency to seek external rotation help. It remains to be seen if any team will be compelled to go beyond their comfort zone and reward the patience of these free agents.
The Race to Sign
The question remains as to which of the Boras Four will be the first to agree to contract terms. Will Jordan Montgomery, Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, or Blake Snell be the first to sign? The answer is yet to be determined.
Furthermore, it is uncertain how many of these players will sign before or after Opening Day. The possibility of lingering in free agency looms for any or all of the Boras Four.
As Spring Training progresses and the regular season draws closer, the fate of these top free agents will become clearer. Fans and teams alike eagerly await the resolution of these contract negotiations.
