The contract for Red Sox ace Chris Sale may be significantly higher than originally projected if Sale’s recent low velocity is an indicator of possible shoulder damage. The base contract is for five years and $145M. The contract was commensurate after a physical examination that apparently gave Sale a clean pitching bill of health. And higher will be noted if Sale misses significant time over the length of the contract. Cost per start will eventually be determined.
Since I am certainly noted for jumping to conclusions were both parties aware of potential issues? And if there were any just what the seriousness was?