Gerrit Cole deal: 4 largest contracts in MLB history by Average Annual Value

2019 MLB winter meetings created buzz which was quite expected in busiest four days of off-season. New York Yankees and Washington Nationals stole helines after offering record deals for star free nts, Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. Here, let’s take a look at MLB’s largest contracts by Aver Annual Value (AAV).

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1. Gerrit Cole to New York Yankees (2020), $36 million AAV ($324 million, 9 years)

One of biggest deals in MLB history. While Gerrit Cole’s tre to Yankees broke Mike Trout’s stay at top of list, it also came close to being most expensive tre by value in MLB history. Yankees paid $324 million for Gerrit Cole, $6 million shy of 13-year, $330 million deal Phillies cracked with Bryce Harper.

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2. Mike Trout to Los Angeles Angels (2019), $35.5 million AAV ($430 million,12 years)

Mike Trout’s contract with Los Angeles Angels broke many sporting records. deal is highest valued in history of world sport. Trout signed a 12-year deal worth $430 million running for 12 years with an aver annual value of $35.5 million.

3. Stephen Strasburg to Washington Nationals (2020), $35 million AAV ($245 million, 7 years)

Stephen Strasburg stole helines when he re-signed with Washington Nationals. 2019 MVP signed a 7-year deal worth $245 million, making him one of most expensive pitchers in MLB. While Strasburg did t man to touch heights of former teammate Bryce Walker, he certainly joined some elite company.

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4. Justin Verlander to Houston Astros 2019, $33 million AAV ($66 million, 2 years)

Justin Verlander signed a 2-year, $66 million extension with Houston Astros that will keep him with club through 2021 season. Houston acquired Verlander in an August 2017 tre with Detroit Tigers, where right-hander h spent first 13 years of his career. Verlander went 4-1 in 2017 post-season, leing Astros to ir first-ever World Series title.

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