The J-Rod Show is staying in Seattle!
This afternoon, it was reported that Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners were nearing a massive extension, with a ton of specific details that affect the overall terms of the deal. MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez was first to report the extension was happening, and ESPN’s Jeff Passan then reported it was worth a guaranteed $210 million.
About two hours after the news first broke, Passan explained the details in a Twitter thread. The terms are unusual, and, quite frankly, hilarious to see spelled out. “The deal could be for 8, 13, 16 or 18 years. It guarantees Rodriguez $210 million. If it maxes out, it will be the largest ever: $470 million,” Passan’s first tweet reads.
