Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:50 pm
It looks like even the Moneyball baseball league cannot escape the impact of inflation. With 20 players signed so far this free agent season, teams have spent an average of $5.5 million/year for each contract. Sonny Gray is the big winner, notching a two year $22.2 million deal with the Cape Bear Cubbies, while Zach Eflin is close behind with a one year $11 million deal with the Marin McCovey's. Both aces were disappointed not to secure longer deals, but not all quality starters shared their misfortune. Kyle Bradish and Zach Wheeler each signed five year deals for $40 million and $41.35 million respectively, While veteran lefty Jordon Montgomery secured nearly $29 million over five years. It's been a good year for pitchers.
There is a lot more excitement awaiting with over 100 roster spots remaining to be filled.
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