Been saying for a long time that I thought this would be an awful market for Smart and in it he was probably worth around the non-taxpayers MLE. I would have no problem bringing Smart back at his QO if he thinks he can finally start hitting shots to prove his value is over $10 million a year. I also have no problem returning him on a 4 year $7-8.5 million a year contract.
This is a perfect market for Danny to resign RFAs in. There's no money out there. Danny needs to squeeze Smart some to get a team friendly deal.
Agreed.
Also, with so many guys taking 1-year deals (player options, non-guaranteed, etc.), there will be more players on the market next year. It will be another year of market correction.
I don't think Smart is getting "more than 12-14 million" money next year either.
He'd do well to sign his long-term deal at 8 million and enjoy playing for the EC rep in the finals the next 4 years.