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Dodger Blue > Rumors > Presumed Dodgers Free Agency Target Nolan Arenado Reportedly Signing Record-Setting 8-Year Contract Extension With Rockies
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Presumed Dodgers Free Agency Target Nolan Arenado Reportedly Signing Record-Setting 8-Year Contract Extension With Rockies

Matthew Moreno
February 26, 2019
2 Min Read
Keith Birmingham-Southern California News Group
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When the Los Angeles Dodgers showed financial restraint after the 2017 season, it was presumed they were setting themselves up for a loaded free agency class that loomed one year ahead. It was expected to be headlined by Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw and Manny Machado.

Kershaw wound up signing a three-year extension with the Dodgers, bypassing the chance to become a free agent for a second time in his career. Meanwhile, Harper and Machado found tough sledding on the open market as teams resisted doling out the long-term contract offers they sought.

Machado only recently found a home, agreeing to a 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres. Harper remains a free agent, and just as it appeared the Philadelphia Phillies emerged as the frontrunner, the Dodgers reportedly re-entered the picture.

In some circles, the Dodgers’ tepid interest was tied to a possible pursuit of Nolan Arenado, as he was on track to reach free agency after the 2019 season. That’s no longer a viable option, however, as Arenado and the Colorado Rockies agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic:

Arenado’s new eight-year, $260M contract with the #Rockies will include an opt-out after three years and full no-trade clause, sources say.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 26, 2019

Arenado and the Rockies avoided arbitration this winter by agreeing to a $26 million salary. Arenado requested for $30 million, while the Rockies countered with $24 million. The sides continued negotiating after filing.

His new deal replaces that one-year pact, and at a $32.5 million average annual value, surpasses the record Miguel Cabrera held ($31 million) for a position player. It trails only Zack Greinke’s $34.4 million average annual value this season for highest among active players.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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