MLB fans unimpressed with Jurickson Profar's decision to sign with Colorado Rockies over San Diego Padres

After plenty of speculation during the offseason, Jurickson Profar has finally signed a contract. With less than two weeks to go before the MLB season starts, the talented utility man has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies. Profar will earn a salary of $7.75 million with a $1 million bonus if he hits 400 plate appearances.When he first entered the league, Jurickson Profar was a highly-rated prospect. He began his career with the Texas Rangers before moving on to the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres. He has 78 home runs and 313 RBIs in 836 games since making his MLB debut in 2012.The move to the Rockies came as a shock to some fans who were expecting the 30-year-old to sign a blockbuster deal. Profar had an impressive 2022 season with the San Diego Padres, finishing with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs over 152 games. He ranked fourth on the roster in homers and RBIs and finished with a .331 OBP.MLB fans took to Twitter to debate whether this was the right move for the talented player. Many were disappointed to see Profar settle for a one-year deal with a team that finished last in their division in 2022.Rays Fan42@Fan42Rays@TalkinBaseball_ That's a lot of money for a bench player lol2@TalkinBaseball_ That's a lot of money for a bench player lolDom dom diddy dom dom@Dubs__Only@TalkinBaseball_ Opted out of 7 million and a contender for 7.75 million and 4th place lol373@TalkinBaseball_ Opted out of 7 million and a contender for 7.75 million and 4th place lolD$@DarrenRosengar1$7M a year for a younger Hicks. I’m good twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_The Rockies sign Jurickson Profar162The Rockies sign Jurickson Profar https://t.co/L71cEXb6va$7M a year for a younger Hicks. I’m good twitter.com/talkinbaseball…PumaSD@PumaSD1@TalkinBaseball_ Dang, sorry it didn't work for Profar, the dude is legit a baller. He should have stayed. Anyways, good luck!33@TalkinBaseball_ Dang, sorry it didn't work for Profar, the dude is legit a baller. He should have stayed. Anyways, good luck!EricSD in Baltimore@essmithSD@TalkinBaseball_ Opted out to get a tiny pay raise and be in last place in the NL West. Lol1@TalkinBaseball_ Opted out to get a tiny pay raise and be in last place in the NL West. Lol https://t.co/NNaifMCwBdDougie@Dougie_P615@TalkinBaseball_ Gotta feel for him. Had a pretty good year last year6@TalkinBaseball_ Gotta feel for him. Had a pretty good year last yearSports_fan_50_15@Youmom59715605@TalkinBaseball_ Good player to mid ass team @TalkinBaseball_ Good player to mid ass team 😐Jeff Chen@JeffChen020@TalkinBaseball_ Time to pad stats in Coors and hope for that raise again next year I guess@TalkinBaseball_ Time to pad stats in Coors and hope for that raise again next year I guessJosé Alvarado Enjoyer@Radish1555@TalkinBaseball_ Why tho@TalkinBaseball_ Why thoColorado is one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the country. With Profar signing a one-year contract, he will likely return to the market next offseason in search of a long-term deal. Similar to Aaron Judge's strategy in 2022, Profar is betting on himself.Jurickson Profar was linked to several MLB teams, including the New York YankeesJurickson Profar is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on an RBI against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO ParkThe decision to decline a $7.5 million player option from the Padres allowed Jurickson Profar to test the market. With MLB teams shelling out record amounts in free agency, there was a lot of demand for him.The New York Yankees were rumored to be interested in the versatile switch-hitter. Several other organizations were also linked to Profar.As such, fans were surprised to see Profar end up in Denver. The Colorado Rockies finished in last place in the National League West with a 68-94 record. They have added a few pieces to improve the roster but will face an uphill battle in 2023.