OK, here's how I see it: The Rays see him as someone who will only perform and perform well. Despite the risk of a long contract like thsi, they have bought out all his arbitration years and early free agent years.
Where Evan could request high million dollar totals for new contracts in his arbitration years, the Rays are goign to pay him a set price. The team shows faith in Evan, Evan shows faith in the team... It's not megabucks, but for a rookie to get that kind of payday before producing? It shows faith.
Just hope it doesn't add too much pressure.
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