More than Chychrun? That’s a little much.Dowd is the single most important pending UFA/RFA to me, even moreso than Chychrun. His effectiveness in his role enables so many other things to happen right for this team. I'd easily go to $2M or beyond to re-sign him. (If he wants the Beagle $3M special ... I'd have to think.) But I'm honestly a bit nervous that they haven't already announced an extension for him.
I love Dowd but the dude is 34. How many years left he’s got left is a mystery.
I agree on your numbers. However I’d give him term for a lower number. A little LTIR wink wink contract.