If you have kids, make them launchers.
Taijuan Walker, a good but not great pitcher, just took advantage of the market advantage to break the bank.
The Phillies signed him to a four-year contract valued at $18 million per season, which makes a total of $72 million over the term of the agreement.
For Taijuan Walker. You read that right: Dave Dombrowski was generous.
The Phillies, who gave Trea Turner $300 million, aren’t afraid to spend. Results? A division rival (Mets) is weakening and the Phillies’ rotation is improving.
Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suarez form the club’s top-3.
Only a few relievers are missing and the Phillies can be considered an MLB powerhouse for good reason – if it is not done yet.
But this is not the only important signing of the day. After Andrew Heaney (Texas) and Josh Bell (Cleveland), now Mitch Haniger is heading for San Francisco.
He will receive $43.5 million in total over three years.
The Giants wanted two outfielders: himself and Aaron Judge. Two local guys. Here’s one that’s secure… and all that’s missing is the big fish.
