True, but Howard also has more hardware than Prince at this point -- Rookie of the Year, MVP, World Series ring, and a pair of NL pennants. That kind of thing tends to factor into contract negotiations, but I agree $109M guaranteed for Prince seems low for what he's demanding. I'd think he would at least want $120M guaranteed over those 6 years -- still significantly lower than the Howard deal, but more in line for what he's been rumored to be looking for.Yes, but Prince is also significantly younger, which could prove to be a big advantage in contract negotiations. The chance of a dropoff coming are slim. In fact, he really is is still a few years away from his prime; whereas Howard is already in his prime.