Mariners make MLB roster decision on new $95 million top prospect
This is an interesting plan for the Mariners to take with their new $95M infielder.
Mariners make MLB roster decision on new $95 million top prospect originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Seattle Mariners have finally turned the corner and look like true World Series contenders after making it to the doorstep of their first pennant last season.
They made a few big offseason moves, but one of their more interesting decisions came shortly into the new year, as they extended Colt Emerson, their top prospect, on a $95 million deal with incentives, taking it to $130 million according to Robert Murray of Fansided. com. Emerson is still in the minor leagues and hasn't made his MLB debut yet.
But, after this deal, many naturally wondered if he'd get the call. ESPN's Jeff Passan revealed the Mariners decision on Emerson following this big deal. Mariners make MLB decision on Colt Emerson "Top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson's eight-year, $95 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners will be done this afternoon, sources tell ESPN.
Emerson will remain at Triple-A for now but is clearly a big part of Seattle's future," Passan reports. This is a massive new deal for Emerson, and yet, he's sticking in the minor leagues for now. Seattle will have a player earning $95 million, who's healthy, playing in the minor leagues for now.