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Red Sox, Trevor Story agree to massive multiyear contract: reports
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The Boston Pink Sox agreed to a six-year take care of shortstop Trevor Story Sunday, in response to a number of reviews.
Story’s deal is price as much as $140 million, giving the slugging infielder an choice to decide out of his deal after the fourth 12 months, USA Today reported. Boston reportedly may keep away from the potential for a Story opt-out if it provides a seventh 12 months to the contract, which might enhance the full worth of the deal to $160 million.
Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies walks to the dugout after hanging out towards the San Francisco Giants at Coors Area Sept. 24, 2021, in Denver, Colo.
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Story, 29, was one of many last remaining big-name free brokers available on the market. He’s coming off six years with the Colorado Rockies during which he was chosen to the All-Star Sport in 2018 and 2019 and earned MVP votes through the 2020 season.
Story was linked to a number of groups earlier than reportedly deciding on the Pink Sox. The New York Yankees had been one of many groups chasing the star infielder, in response to the MLB Network. New York missed out on the chance to signal shortstop Carlos Correa, who signed a three-year take care of the Minnesota Twins.
Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies celebrates hitting a solo residence run towards the Philadelphia Phillies at Residents Financial institution Park Sept. 10, 2021, in Philadelphia.
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CARLOS CORREA AND TWINS AGREE TO $105.3M, 3-YEAR DEAL
Story hit 24 residence runs with a .251 batting common and an .801 OPS in 2021 with the Rockies. Whereas primarily a shortstop, MLB Network reported that Story signed with the Pink Sox to play second base.
Xander Bogaerts is predicted to play shortstop in 2022, however Story may transfer to the place ought to Bogaerts determine to check free company earlier than the beginning of the 2023 season.
This Sept. 28, 2019, file photograph reveals Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story within the tenth inning of a sport in Denver.
(AP Photograph/David Zalubowski)
Boston completed 92-70 final season and misplaced within the American League Championship Sequence to the Houston Astros.
The Related Press contributed to this report.