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Pirates Prospect Could Fetch $150M Deal
1 Apr
Summary
- Griffin's potential extension exceeds Emerson's by tens of millions.
- One projection suggests a 10-year, $150 million contract for Griffin.
- Griffin is currently performing exceptionally well in AAA.
The Pittsburgh Pirates face contract extension discussions for their top prospect, Konnor Griffin, following the Seattle Mariners' eight-year, $95 million deal with Colt Emerson. Analysts suggest Griffin's potential contract could reach $140-150 million, significantly higher than Emerson's deal.
This projection stems from Griffin's potential to be a generational talent. One prediction includes a 10-year, $130 million contract with an opt-out option after eight years, though recent analysis suggests the value could climb to $150 million, averaging $15 million per year.
Griffin has begun the season in AAA, demonstrating impressive performance with a .500 batting average, .615 on-base percentage, and .700 slugging percentage in his first three games. For a mid-market team like Pittsburgh, a deal of this magnitude is considered feasible, especially as they also aim to re-sign Paul Skenes.
