Report: Cain, Giants extension talks heat up
Long-term contract talks between the Giants and Matt Cain's representatives have increased as Cain's self-imposed Friday deadline approaches, according to Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area.
Cain told reporters last week that he will cut off negotiations on Opening Day so that he can focus on the season. Five years and $100 million is the "absolute floor in negotiations," according to Baggerly. We don't doubt that to be true -- if San Francisco allows Cain to hit the open market after the season, he could fetch a six-year pact in the range of $120 million, perhaps from the Dodgers' new ownership group. The 27-year-old Cain registered a sparkling 2.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 179/63 K/BB ratio in 221 2/3 innings last year.
Giants need to hurry up and get this shit done.