5 more years of Bumgarner

Once again, the Giants have brought out the big bucks to keep there bullpen stacked.  The very young (22) and very talented Madison Bumgarner was given a $35 million, five-year extension.  The deal includes the option of a two year extension which could keep Bumgarner as a Giant through 2019.  After that, Bumgarner may become a free agent at the age of 30, leaving him plenty of good years left in his career.

     To me, this seems like a no brainer.  Bumgarner has been a strong force for the Giants in his short two years with the team.  His calm and cool attitude has brought his success on the mound, and has played a key role in our bullpen.  These are just a few reasons why Bumgarner has been offered the most lucrative extension given to a player with only two years of pitching in the majors.

     His career 21-20 record has been even with his year record of 1-1.  But he is built like a pitcher that will have a long and lucrative career.  Let's hope that he is not plagued by the Giants curse of injury, and that he keeps throwing great and winning games.