The Athletics steal away a top free agent from the Toronto Blue Jays with the biggest contract in team history
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The Oakland Athletics just announced that they signed free agent pitcher Luis Severino to the largest contract in team history as the Toronto Blue Jays miss out on another pitcher.
The Blue Jays are in the market for a starting pitcher to help their rotation and have been linked to multiple pitchers, mostly Max Fried and Corbin Burnes but have yet to sign any player to a major league deal.
Luis Severino signs with the Athletics for the largest contract in team history
News broke early this afternoon from multiple sources that the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a three year $67 million contract with free agent pitcher Luis Severino wwhich is the largest contract in franchise history.
BREAKING: Right-hander Luis Severino and the A's are in agreement on a three-year, $67 million contract, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest guarantee in the history of the A's franchise. And even with the qualifying offer attached, Severino got well over market expectations.
Fans and even reporters were shocked by the news that this was the largest contract in Athletics history since Severino is a very solid pitcher but far from the best one available.
I had to read this 3 times to make sure I had it right. Still not 100% sure I do
Severino was another pitcher that the Blue Jays were reportdedly interest just like Blake Snell but they will not have to look elsewhere as the Athletics beat them to it with this three year deal.
Athletics, RHP Luis Severino are reportedly in agreement on a three-year contract.
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