Julio Rodríguez inks extension with Seattle Mariners worth up to $469.6m
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#62ZEW)
- Julio Rodriguez, Mariners agree to deal worth up to $469m
- Rodriguez's contract is baseball's 26th for $200m or more
Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners are set on a long-term relationship in the Pacific Northwest, agreeing to a $209.3m, 12-year contract starting next season that would be worth $469.6m over 17 years if he wins two MVP awards.
The deal announced Friday for the 21-year-old All-Star outfielder includes seven seasons. a five-year player option, an eight-year club option with award escalators and the possibility the option could extend to 10 years.
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