Cardinals, JJ Wetherholt Agree To Extension
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a record-breaking extension with their star rookie JJ Wetherholt.
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Louis Cardinals and rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt have agreed to an eight-year contract extension. Coverage from STLtoday.com, Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, MLB.com, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the record-setting nature of the deal.
The extension is reported to be worth $112.5 million. Wetherholt's performance and the terms of the extension will be closely watched.
Coverage does not yet specify when the contract will officially begin.
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Quick answers
Who is JJ Wetherholt?
JJ Wetherholt is a rookie second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals.
How long is the extension?
The extension is for eight years.
What is the value of the extension?
The extension is worth $112.5 million.
Coverage (7)
- JJ Wetherholt's Long-Term Extension Boosts His Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Value Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Rookie JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals agree to 8-year deal, sources say ESPN · 2h ago
- Cardinals and star rookie JJ Wetherholt finalizing club record extension: reports, source STLtoday.com · 2h ago
- Cardinals, rookie 2B JJ Wetherholt reportedly in agreement on 8-year, $112.5 million extension Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Cardinals to extend rookie JJ Wetherholt with 8-year, $112.5 million deal: Sources The New York Times · 2h ago
- Star rookie Wetherholt, Cardinals agree on 8-year extension (reports) MLB.com · 2h ago
- Cardinals, JJ Wetherholt Agree To Extension MLB Trade Rumors · 2h ago
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