Braves Ponder Ozzie Albies Contract As Seven-Year Extension Expires
The post Braves Ponder Ozzie Albies Contract As Seven-Year Extension Expires appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Acrobatic Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies provides surprising power for a little guy. (Photo by … More Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty Images When Ozzie Albies agreed to a seven-year, $35 million contract extension on April 11, 2019, the Atlanta Braves received widespread credit for keeping a big star at relatively little cost – at least in the world of baseball contracts that seem to be spiraling toward the financial stratosphere. League’s Shortest Player A little guy with a big bat, Albies is the shortest man in the National League at 5’7″, as he is generously listed on Baseball Reference. But his stats loom larger, as he’s one of a handful of middle infielders to produce multiple 30-homer, 100-rbi campaigns. The switch-hitting second baseman has won two Silver Sluggers, made the All-Star team twice, and even collected a few votes for Most Valuable Player. Plus he’s provided veteran advice to the younger Ronald Acuna, Jr., who became his best friend even though they hail from two different countries (Venezuela and Curacao, respectively). Thanks in part to Albies taking Acuna under his wing, the latter won the 2023 MVP award by unanimous vote after becoming baseball’s first 40/70 player (that many home runs and steals in a season). The Albies contract has $7 million club options for both 2026 and 2027 but this is its final guaranteed season. And it’s time for the Braves to keep him or trade him. The pact provides a $4 million buyout to the player in the Braves don’t wish to renew it, though that is not likely. The affable Albies, who speaks four languages, No longer the Wizard of Ozzie, his range, defense, and arm strength have all declined in recent seasons. Plus the Braves have potential replacements in rookie Nacho Alvarez, Jr., currently rehabbing a…
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Acrobatic Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies provides surprising power for a little guy. (Photo by … More Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty Images When Ozzie Albies agreed to a seven-year, $35 million contract extension on April 11, 2019, the Atlanta Braves received widespread credit for keeping a big star at relatively little cost – at least in the world of baseball contracts that seem to be spiraling toward the financial stratosphere. League’s Shortest Player A little guy with a big bat, Albies is the shortest man in the National League at 5’7″, as he is generously listed on Baseball Reference. But his stats loom larger, as he’s one of a handful of middle infielders to produce multiple 30-homer, 100-rbi campaigns. The switch-hitting second baseman has won two Silver Sluggers, made the All-Star team twice, and even collected a few votes for Most Valuable Player. Plus he’s provided veteran advice to the younger Ronald Acuna, Jr., who became his best friend even though they hail from two different countries (Venezuela and Curacao, respectively). Thanks in part to Albies taking Acuna under his wing, the latter won the 2023 MVP award by unanimous vote after becoming baseball’s first 40/70 player (that many home runs and steals in a season). The Albies contract has $7 million club options for both 2026 and 2027 but this is its final guaranteed season. And it’s time for the Braves to keep him or trade him. The pact provides a $4 million buyout to the player in the Braves don’t wish to renew it, though that is not likely. The affable Albies, who speaks four languages, No longer the Wizard of Ozzie, his range, defense, and arm strength have all declined in recent seasons. Plus the Braves have potential replacements in rookie Nacho Alvarez, Jr., currently rehabbing a…
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