First $Billion$ Player....Elly de la Cruz?

[packs]

I don't think Elly has a billion dollar ability. He's exciting but I agree he is more likely to have high highs and the lowest of lows. Could steady himself or he could turn into Joey Gallo.

I think the first billion dollar player will be a prospect who has A-Rod level hype, debuts at 18 and is a complete monster by the time he hits free agency at 25. A-Rod had already won a batting title, four silver sluggers and was coming off a 10.4 WAR season when he hit free agency. I could see a billion dollar contract for a guy like that come 2030. It was just too soon for Soto.

[Gorditadogg]

I would have turned down the deferred money too. What good is it if you can't spend it?

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

I would have turned down the deferred money too. What good is it if you can't spend it?

Bobby Bonilla's ex-wife would disagree with that sentiment.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Elly is an electrifying player but he has a long way to go before he gets into the billion dollar club IMO. The biggest thing he has to do is prove that he can hit and get on base consistently for a few more years, which will make up for when the speed declines later on.