How much did A.J. Pollock's age and injury history play into their decision to not even really try to re-sign him? Are the D-backs now in a position where they will not sign a big-money free agent unless the player is in his 20s to guard against declining play in mid-30s?
-- Larry, Mesa, Ariz.
When considering signing a player to a multiyear deal, all the factors you mentioned come into play, and I'm sure in this case it was no different. But I think the real sticking point was not so much any one of those factors or Pollock's age.