It was time.
Some random observations/perspectives:
-That the contract extension talks with Edwin have stalled over the number of years (as reported by Enrique Rojas) is not surprising to me. Not because every kid in Springfield/Rogers are jerks (though I'm sure that narrative will never lose traction) but my theory is: it's a front office with new leadership, seeing a guy with severe defensive limitations and who hasn't been healthy enough to even appear in a spring training game yet. They might not think giving a five/six year (for example) contract to that type of player is a good idea, meanwhile Edwin's performance the past few years has earned him every right to more years on a deal if that's what he wants.