Bobby Witt Jr

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Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History with Royals in Massive $288.8M Deal

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Bobby Witt Jr., the young baseball sensation, has left fans and analysts in awe with his recent historic contract extension with the Kansas City Royals. The agreement, a jaw-dropping 11-year, $288.8 million deal, solidifies Witt's position as a pivotal player for the Royals and marks the largest contract in the franchise's history. Known for his exceptional skills both on the field and on the basepaths, Witt's combination of power and speed has set him apart as one of the brightest stars in Major League Baseball.

The negotiations between Witt and the Royals have kept fans on the edge of their seats, with many applauding the team's commitment to securing their rising star for the long term. This landmark deal not only benefits Witt but also showcases the Royals' dedication to building a competitive team for the future. Witt's extension sets a new standard for young MLB players seeking lucrative long-term contracts, highlighting the potential rewards and risks involved in such agreements.

As the Royals celebrate Witt becoming the face of their franchise, the baseball world is buzzing with excitement over this historic move. Witt's 14-year contract extension, with an impressive 11-year guarantee, cements his legacy in Kansas City and emphasizes the team's confidence in his abilities. The impact of this deal goes beyond the field, signaling a new era for the Royals and inspiring discussions on the evolving dynamics of player contracts in professional baseball.

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Sources - Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to 11-year, $288.8M deal with ... (ESPN)

Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals are in agreement on an 11-year, $288.8 million extension, sources told ESPN, a staggering guarantee that will keep the young ...

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Royals sign Bobby Witt Jr. to largest contract in franchise history ... (Yahoo Sports)

A shortstop with power and speed on the basepaths, Witt is one of the best young players in baseball, and the contract keeps him with the Royals through his ...

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10 young MLB players who could follow Bobby Witt Jr. and sign ... (CBS sports.com)

Long-term extensions are a risk for both the team and the player, but can also pay off massively for both.

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Royals make Witt face of franchise with historic extension (MLB.com)

KANSAS CITY โ€“ The Royals have had a big offseason, but what came Monday was the biggest move of the winter, the decade โ€“ and maybe in franchise history.

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Kansas City Royals and Bobby Witt Jr. Reach Lucrative Long-Term ... (Sports Illustrated)

After hearing that the Kansas City Royals and Bobby Witt Jr. have had talks around a contract extension, the deal is now done, according to Jeff Passan of ...

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Royals Announce 14-Year Contract Agreement with Bobby Witt Jr. (Kndy Radio)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have agreed to the biggest contract in franchise history with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., ...

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Bobby Witt Jr, Royals agree to history-making contract extension (Fox News)

Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a 14-year contract extension on Monday as the team announced an historic deal with the shortstop.

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Bobby Witt Jr., Royals agree to extension reportedly worth nearly ... (FOXSports.com)

The Royals are keeping one of baseball's top stars in Kansas City for several years to come, extending Bobby Witt Jr. to an 11-year deal.

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Kansas City Royals Sign Bobby Witt, Jr. For 11 Years/$288 Million (Forbes)

The Kansas City Royals continued their busy off-season, locking up Bobby Witt, Jr., their franchise player, for 11 years and $288 million.

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Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to 14-year contract with the Kansas City Royals (fox4kc.com)

Kansas City Royals have agreed to sign shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to a 14-year deal, with 11 years guaranteed worth up to 377 million dollars.

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5 reasons Witt is well worth his historic contract (MLB.com)

The Royals just pulled out all the stops to cement Bobby Witt Jr. as their franchise cornerstone, signing the 23-year-old shortstop to an 11-year contract ...

Royals Announce 14-Year Contract Agreement with Bobby Witt Jr. (MLB.com)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have agreed to the biggest contract in franchise history with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., ...

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Royals Sign Bobby Witt Jr. To 11-Year Extension (MLB Trade Rumors)

The Octagon client is reportedly guaranteed nearly $288.78MM on the largest contract in team history. Witt has multiple chances to opt out of the deal, as he'll ...

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Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. agree to most lucrative contract in franchise ... (The Athletic)

It's an 11-year, $288.7 million guaranteed contract, league sources said, but includes a three-year club option that could raise the total.

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Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to $288.8M extension with Royals (Reuters)

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a franchise-record, 11-year, $288.8 million contract extension with Bobby Witt Jr. to keep the infielder as a cornerstone ...

MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Royals Extend Bobby Witt Jr. (NBC Sports)

Jorge Montanez analyzes the fantasy fallout from the latest transactions around the league.

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Small-Market Royals Continue Big Spending With Bobby Witt Jr ... (Forbes)

The Kansas City Royals, despite playing in Major League Baseball's third-smallest market, have signed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to an 11-year, $288.7-million ...

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Reactions to the Bobby Witt Jr. signing (Royals Review)

It is a massive deal, by far the biggest in club history and potentially the third biggest in baseball history behind only Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Owner ...

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Royals hold press conference after announcing Bobby Witt Jr. contract (KCTV Kansas City)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV ...

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The Bobby Witt Jr. contract should mark an end to poverty franchise ... (Royals Review)

The Royals have been kicked around, ignored, and dismissed as an embarrassing poverty franchise time and time again. Even winning a title in 2015 only ...

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Bobby Witt Jr. becomes latest young MLB star to sign big bucks ... (MASNsports.com)

The deal was announced, and the news was probably just minutes old when some around Birdland wondered whether their team might soon have interest in a ...

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Why Bobby Witt Jr. committed to the Royals long term: 'Now is the ... (Kansas City Star)

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. always felt at home with the organization and will lead a young team on his contract extension.

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Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to 14-year contract with the Kansas City Royals (Yahoo Sports)

The Kansas City Royals have locked up their star shortstop on a record long-term deal.

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Royals make official SS Bobby Witt Jr.'s mammoth 11-year, $288 ... (KOMU 8)

The Royals have officially signed 23-year-old shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to his 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed.

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Royals make official SS Bobby Witt Jr.'s mammoth 11-year, $288 ... (The Associated Press)

The Royals have officially signed 23-year-old shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to his 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed.

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Bobby Witt Jr.'s Deal with Kansas City Leaves Oakland A's, Chicago ... (Sports Illustrated)

When Monday started, only three teams in Major League Baseball history had yet to hand out a contract over $100 million. By 10 a.m., just the Oakland A's ...

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