I really don't see how the term "robbed" is appropriate. He got guaranteed money, which to him, may be more important than risking it for a possible bump. This contract pretty much sets him for life, and he can still hit the open market for 1 more big deal if he plays well. Guy like Villar turned down guaranteed money and ended up with far less. Some people like the stability to know it's there and that's his choice. Oddly, compare Arcia's 2017 with Albies 2018... they are not drastically different in a LOT of categories. Regression can happen, injuries can happen. He obviously wanted the security of guaranteed money... good for him. Arcia 17 - hit 277/324/407/731 with 14 SB, 100 K Albies 18- hit 261/305/452/757 with 14 SB, 116 K