MLB In Brief: Jacob DeGrom Introduced To Texas Media | $200 Million For Carlos Rodon?

Table of Contents

Jacob deGrom introduced to Texas media

But he says the Mets will always have a special place in his heart.

$200 million for Carlos Rodon?

The market favors guys like him.

Jason Heyward at the Dodgers (on the terms of a minor contract)

And Freddie Freeman is very happy about it.

Why sign old players?

The trend has changed in MLB and contracts up to 40 years have become fashionable again recently.

“In baseball the definition of ‘irrationality’ is often: ‘What everybody else is doing.’” Here’s Jayson with his typically brilliant analysis on the latest trend in the game: Paying top players into their late 30s and sometimes 40s. https://t.co/B2oIZGgvck

—Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 8, 2022

Here are the details of Justin Verlander’s contract in New York.

Justin Verlander, Mets
$86,666,666/2+A. 2023-2024 opt 2025.

$43,333,333 – 2023

$43,333,333 – 2024

Conditional Player option 2025 for $35,000,000 if 140ip in 2024 and has not suffered specific injury so not on Active Roster on 2025 Opening Day.

Awards bonuses, Full no trade

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 8, 2022

Trea Turner’s contract is official

And the Phillies had fun with the video on Twitter.

everyone wins

The current market should make young players want to sign long contracts.

Bo watching 30-year-old SS get paid $280M+ on 11-year deals makes me think the starting point for any extension now is at $350M

He’s only 24 and already arbitration eligible. Has to be pretty tempting to want to test free agency.

Bo ranks 6th among SS in WAR the last 2 years https://t.co/7w4eLWh4h9

—Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022