Dodgers Fans React to Max Muncy Contract Extension

Yesterday, the Dodgers announced that they have agreed to a one-year contract extension for the 2023 season worth $13.5 million with infielder Max Muncy. Terms include a club option for 2024 worth $10 million with incentives.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with IF Max Muncy on a one-year contract extension for $13.5 million for the 2023 season with a club option for the 2024 season for $10 million with incentives.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 22, 2022

The unexpected deal was a shock for some considering his below .200 batting average and struggles for most of the season. At least up until recently.

On the final day of the 2021 regular season, Max got injured in an ugly collision at first base. The incident resulted in significant damage in his left elbow and caused him to miss the entire postseason. In the offseason, he revealed the extent of his injury -- a torn ulnar collateral ligament -- which led to swing issues throughout most of the 2022 season.

More recently, an adjustment to his swing started producing results and the timing of the contract made a little more sense to the LA front office

Clearly, the contract proves the organization believes that Muncy's hot streak is the norm. Moreover, it shows that the organization believes in Max Muncy as a leader for this team.

But, what do the fans think about the extension?

Reactions were overwhelmingly positive from the masses

Max fits the Dodgers style of play to a tee. He’s been on tear and it shows that the team really believes in him. I hope he continues this into October.
— Zé Bleu (@strpsrchLA) August 22, 2022

Now that he is back to normal, total bargain.
— Tim Rogers 2080 ✝️🇺🇸⚾️ (@TimRogers2080) August 22, 2022

Rough year but we know and he knows his full potential , it’s a good extension on both ends . He’s heating up , paid him, gives him confidence hopefully through the post season 🔥
— Rotsen. (@Rotsen_six) August 22, 2022

I love everything about this. Extend further imo…that guy has grit, heart…💙
— Susan Crowley-Forkey (@crowleyforkey) August 23, 2022

Very happy for Max & the Dodgers. Glad the extension is a reality. Max deserves this.
— Michele Taplin (@michele_taplin) August 23, 2022

It’s a no brainer.
— Ralph Miller (@ralphNOTralphie) August 22, 2022

Smart both ways. Muncy gets money for next year, but not so much that he can't be demoted to part-timer if his play warrants. Dodgers get an option for '24 ($10M plus incentives) that could be an absolute steal if Muncy is the player he's been for much of his career.
— Andre Mouchard (@immouch) August 22, 2022

Also found in the comments often was another request from Dodgers fans... extend Trea Turner. But that's for another day.

Hopefully, Mad Max's success continues throughout the remainder of his time in Dodger blue. Congratulations to America's Slugger.