We now know what a J.T. Realmuto contract extension would look like

Mar 17 2018 by Fish Stripes

 

Another rebuilding MLB team just set a clear precedent for the negotiations.

Before it was overshadowed by a much richer transaction later in the afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds and Eugenio Suarez agreed on Friday to a seven-year, $66 million contract extension.

You may not be familiar with Suarez, who’s been stuck on terrible teams that past several seasons. He just emerged as a high-quality third baseman in 2017, batting .260./367/.461 with 26 home runs in 156 games.

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