Free agent pitcher Ervin Santana has lowered his asking price to a one-year deal according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal.
Santana, 31, could up his asking price if he were to wait until the season started as he would no longer be tied to draft pick compensation. However, it looks like he would rather just get his season started and find a place to pitch. He recently got rid of his agent and is now said to be representing himself.
Sources: Ervin Santana now seeking a one-year deal, and wants to sign as quickly as possible.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 8, 2014
Santana was had been hoping to cash in big coming off the best year of his career. He posted a 3.24 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 161/51 K/BB ratio over 211 innings for the Kansas City Royals in 2013.
At one point Santana was said to be seeking $100 million.
