GM hails “Immense performance at top of Rote”
The Rangers announced today that they have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom for $185 million over five years.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, physical tests have already been done. “There is a conditional option for the sixth year, which is $222 million (about 29.818 billion yen), with the right to veto all team trades,” he said.
GM Chris Young said, “I’m thrilled that deGrom has decided to join the Rangers. He’s been a standout in the major leagues for years, and he’s been dominating at the top of our rotation. It’s a season to improve our starting pitcher. .Trade Rumors, the largest transfer information site in the United States, said, “This is the best transfer of the off-season. It’s an incredible five-year deal, and we have arguably the best pitcher in baseball.”
“The Rangers have got the most talented pitcher in the world, and at age 34, a five-year contract averaging $37 million per year is a huge bet given his health,” Passant said. “The Rangers decided it was worth the risk for one. pitcher who won two Cy Young Awards,” he said, analyzing the big deal. According to MLB Network’s John Morosi, he is the second-highest paid player on average, behind only Max Scherzer.
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