Hernandez agrees to richest-pitcher deal
- Published: 13 Feb 2013 at 04.44
- Online news: Sports
Felix Hernandez agreed to terms on a seven-year deal worth $175 million with Seattle on Tuesday that will make the 26-year-old right-hander the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 26, 2012 in Anaheim, California. Hernandez agreed to terms on a seven-year deal worth $175 million with Seattle on Tuesday that will make the 26-year-old right-hander the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball.
The deal, confirmed by the Mariners on their website, was nearly completed last week but delayed after the American League club raised concerns about the Venezuelan's right elbow. The contract is set to be signed on Wednesday.
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