Agreed.
I think most of us will show no ill-will towards him at all. His window isn't open long at his age, and if only money mattered, he'd be gone to a team that does offer him the 50 million on 3 years, but I truly believe he wants nothing more than to stay here in Milwaukee, with his buddies and the comfort of staying put. He's got it made here, especially if Vaughn does get traded because Jake takes the offer.
Honestly, I love the guy just as much as I love all these guys. I'm not thrilled in watching him butcher 1B again this year, and I really want no part of his OF play either. I don't believe his bat will be as good as 2026, and expect regression. Everything seemed to fall into place for him and us this season, it was all just part of the plan, the perfect storm, but I think we have seen the best Jake Bauers has to offer.
So if he takes the QO offer, we'll have one more year, if not, and he takes the contract and money elsewhere, I wish him the best of luck unless it is with the Cubs or Cardinals...