The Most UNTRADEABLE Contracts In MLB

[@jimjimhuerta]

I got shit for hating on the Trea Turner contract, just saying nothing he did on the dodgers made me think “yeah give him 12-13 years.”

[@mazhar1980]

As hypothetical MLB Commissioner, I propose each team be given 1 option every 3 years to DFA a player and refinance his remaining guaranteed money over a 10 yr period. Just because the stupid Angels paid Anthony Rendon that much $$$ doesn't mean they should be forced to look at him. Same with Javy Baez. The people of Detroit have it hard enough (at least they have the Lions!) ;)

[@DoubleA3403]

As much as it pisses us Braves fans off when Alex Anthopoulos doesn’t bring back these franchise players, it is nice knowing he won’t ever have players on this list. The only time he has been wrong so far is Freddie Freeman.

[@johnhy27]

It should piss you off. I was so mad at A×× Axx I became a Dodger. I hope AA watches Freddie march to Cooperstown. AA is a total smuck.

[@robertaBooey69]

San Diego have fun with manny for the next decade 😂

[@bigcat618]

Jacob deGrom, four years and $115m left, although the $37m in 2028 is a mutual option.

[@gregthegroove]

Dansby is at nuclear panic levels as far as I’m concerned. He’s a Swiss cheese fly squatter

[@harmonydavis6784]

Don't crush my dreams on Baez being traded Jim

[@Hagen-s7y]

Hear hear

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

I can't believe how useless he's been, especially for that money. The Mets got lucky.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Rendon has to be one of the worst contracts ever. The Angels of course.

[@pyromaniac6617]

How are the Padres not in here with those awful contracts lol

[@ryomatayoshi5903]

I thought Robinson Cano's M's contract was untradeable. In hindsight they didn't get much, but they unloaded 3/4 of the $.

[@swimboyfree]

Rendon & Trout

[@glynncrook9211]

As a Braves fan i remember when everyone was crying that the Braves didn’t keep Swanson

[@blairmcbride5437]

Exactly, whereas I was saying let him go as that contract was a massive overpay. Freddie Freeman was the one where it really hurts seeing him mash for the Dodgers.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

This is why these crazy mutli-year contracts just don't make sense.

[@BrianRMeo]

Yes but it's become the norm now, to get a superstar you have to pay them big money until.they are 40 and you are going to eat those last years.

[@apocolypse1021]

DJ Lemahieu needs to be on this list

[@yankeefan1208]

It always amazes me when teams pay players for what they did in the past for other teams then wonder why the older they get the worse they play each year.

[@blairmcbride5437]

As a diehard Braves fan, I'm so glad we didn't give a below average Dansby Swanson that ridiculous contract. He's not worth half that deal.

[@bensmith2058]

“Below average” LOL. He’s been worth over 4 WAR in both of his seasons in Chicago. You don’t know a thing about how valuable elite SS defense is. How’s Orlando Arica working out for you?

[@DonkeyPuncher1976]

Wow didn’t realize Trey Turner getting paid till he is 40. That contract will be the worst ever

[@alextanguay5886]

George Springer

[@GameinHistory]

Some of these contracts are wild! Mike Trout’s deal is untradeable, but it’s tough to imagine the Angels without him. Cubs and Rockies definitely have some big regrets too. Great breakdown! ⚾

[@PHN-2024]

I'm Surprised that Carlos Correa Name is Not on this List. His 6-Yr $200M Contract runs through 2028 with 4 additional vesting years at $70M. Carlos suffered Leg Injuries in 2023 and 2024 with the strong possibility more of forthcoming because of the Metal Plate in His Previously Injured Ankle.

[@ronr9084]

How about Carlos Correa and his ticking timebomb legs?

[@23skidoo46]

no wonder ppl don't mind playing for LAA's. they just giving $ away for doing absolutely nothing. that's a great job, if you can get it. gotta be the worst clubhouse in the league. you're in the starting lineup tonight, if you feel like playing. sounds good.

[@DAVIDTOLKAN]

Jim, love your analytics always. Great job

[@Gabrielavila-q5s]

Panda express for dinner..

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Good idea

[@mlbjmaur]

W

[@djl9919]

I remember you wanted Chris Bryant on the Blue Jays like I want Anthony Santander this year

[@Michael-fb3cp]

tbf dansby swansons defense is a lot more than "solid" hes a top 5 infielder in baseball. Hes been a consistant 4.5+ war player for the cubs. Not ideal but not horrible either

[@jogumby]

I was expecting to see DeGrom on here but maybe the years left are low?

[@nik1800]

All these player have one thing in common, age. Crazy to offer 12-14 years contract

[@jakethejaguar6849]

I’m a cubs fan and he was my idol when he was in chicago. He still is I just don’t know what to say

[@stephenconnell2689]

How tradeable is Nolan Arenado? He only has 3 years left on his contract and is a defense upgrade for most teams. In a smaller stadium, I believe his offense will return. Busch stadium is where homeruns go to die.

[@jerednolie6754]

Miles mikolas better be on here

[@aristejada2053]

Can you react to Anthony Castrovince's potential trades lol

[@glynncrook9211]

Good evening everyone

[@gregoryl.mcgarvey1042]

What about Walker for the Phillies. Who would take his contract?

[@tylerhurd8510]

Santander, Alonso, and Bergman are going to be on this list in 2 years

[@thomasgaines4636]

I’m a O’s fan and I want no parts of bringing him back.

[@nobodyimportant6071]

What about wander franco

[@icekangz817]

kris bryant should be number 2 and ren-DONE number 1. at least trout can put up some numbers when he is on the field. ren-done seems more interested in soundbites than actually playing these days......... kris bryant goes to a place that suppose to be a hitters paradise and cant hit................ makes me think ohtani will be worth every penny since at least he cares about actually being good and not letting his japanese fans down. the others they give no efffffsssssssss, besides getting paid.

[@BudscribersTV]

mike trout is the stupidest player ever signing that contract now he stuck a sorry ass Angel when he couldve been a free agent SMH. him being a rotting legend makes angel not look as bad as he does

[@KungFury69]

Feels good not having a Blue Jay on this list. :)

[@alextanguay5886]

Springer should definitely be on this list..2 more years I believe? I guess that’s not much compared to these lol

[@rayfinkle9369]

Dang, you're doing my boy Musgrove dirty putting him on this list. He's been a good deal for $20M/year all things considered, and there are only 3/$60M left (2025 gone obviously). You should've replaced him with Jung Hoo Lee or Carlos Rodon.

[@ryanc9876]

Pretty sure it's what their trade value is listed at, and the opinion on the "panic" is the only thing that Jim is adding opinion wise. And Musgrove was low panic.

[@rayfinkle9369]

@@ryanc9876 Robbie Ray has 2 years left at $50M and -43 value, but he's not on the list. Either way, the topic is untradeable contracts, not trade value simulator rankings. So would fans rather have Musgrove's 3/$60M or Robbie's 2/$50M or Carlos Rodon at 4/$111? Joe should be no panic because he's not even being considered bad value by SD. Nobody wants Robbie Ray for $25M for 2 years or Rodon for $28M for 4. Joe for $20M when he comes back is fine. Anyway, I was just teasing the man for putting my guy up there.

[@ryanc9876]

@@rayfinkle9369 Full disclosure: Dodger fan here but DID NOT like seeing Musgrove go down. Knew right away it was TJ too... But I just think the problem is just him being injured and likely why the injury happened--he was battling a lot of injury over the years.

[@actionvj]

🫡 This was fun Jim. As a NYY fan, it made me feel better about Stanton’s contract. Compared to some others it’s nothing.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Shows you how out of control contracts have become.

[@adrianramirez4137]

Xander needs to be released padres need to eat that contract and move on

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Now that Peter Seidler is gone that will be less likely.

[@shotimefans808]

Mike trOUT is overrated