I remember like it was yesterday, when the Sox signed Jimenez, Moncada and Robert to big money deals. Long term contracts, well before they were close to arbitration even. Frank was all giddy about locking these guys up ( as well as Anderson. Who was actually on a good team friendly deal) while I felt like it was a mistake. Injuries might happen and then you still have to pay big money out for many years, vs just going year to year a bit longer. Plus, it may make players less motivated, because they already are assured of generational wealth. This post is not just about pointing out that perhaps I was right.....that's a given. Seriously, I wonder if Sox fans now feel differently about the team giving out all those long term deals prematurely?

Tim Anderson far outplayed the value of the contract.

Luis Robert has done no worse than played to the value but probably exceeded it. Jimenez as well.

Moncada was already enriched by the Red Sox contract.

They aren't drowning from those contracts.