It would cost more than Pearson, mate. Bednar's thrown over a 100 great innings since last season, that's what I hope Pearson becomes, and you'd have control of Bednar through 2026. No way the Pirates do that, imo.
Makes sense, I didn't know Atkins has said that publicly, well not recently... anyhow teams will have another day to move on to their plan B's and C's, deadline is Tuesday at 6PM EST.
Do you not remember the Jays losing 9 of 10 and falling to a tie for the last WC spot? This team is surging now going 12-3 since that lull, with reinforcements coming in, their going to take that top spot, no doubt.