Phillies Extend Pitcher Aaron Nola for $172 Million- Locked in for 7 Years
The deal is done! Phillies extend pitcher Aaron Nola for $172 Million, locking him in for another 7 years. This is a move that excites Philadelphia fans since Nola is a total stud for the franchise and a key factor to their wins during the regular season; as well as deep runs in two back-to-back postseasons (2022/ 2023).
Furthermore, the Phillies ball club themselves were excited to get this news out expeditiously their fans. In an online statement, the franchise says,
“The Phillies have signed RHP Aaron Nola to a seven-year contract taking him through the 2030 season. Phillies President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
The Phillies [also] made the following roster moves:
Agreed to terms on a contract for the 2024 season with INF/OF Jake Cave, RHP Dylan Covey and C Garrett Stubbs. Tendered contracts to five arbitration-eligible players: INF Alec Bohm, RHP Jeff Hoffman, INF Edmundo Sosa, LHP Gregory Soto and LHP Ranger Suárez.
The club did not tender a contract to LHP Josh Fleming. Phillies President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcements.”
Moreover, USA Today’s, Bob Nightengale was all over this sports transaction. With additional details and intel on Nola and the Phillies contract deal. Bob reveals,
The Phillies and Aaron Nola have now reached a tentative agreement on a 7-year contract worth $170-$175 million. Nola is undergoing a physical today before the deal becomes official. Talks between the Phillies and agent Joe Longo picked up steam the last two days.
[So yes] Aaron Nola, Phillies agree to seven-year, $172 million contract in first marquee free agent signing of the winter. Aaron Nola’s press conference is set Monday at Citizens Bank Park. His 7-year, $172 million contract is straight forward: $24.57 million each season. Full no-trade clause. No opt-outs.”
Phillies Extend Pitcher Aaron Nola for $172 Million- Locked in for 7 Years
Therefore, Nola is not going anywhere. He will start and most likely end his career in the region of ‘Brotherly Love.’ Furthermore, ESPN journalist, Jeff Passan, also confirms the big Philadelphia news of the day. Mentioning another team who was a potential spot for Aaron to possibly land. Passan states,
“Right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a seven-year, $172 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal is pending a physical. But it is done, and Nola, who has spent his whole career in Philadelphia, will remain with the Phillies.
The Atlanta Braves were a real threat to poach Aaron Nola. But as negotiations with Nola and his agents, Joe Longo and Garrett Parcell, went on, the Phillies stepped up and gave out their biggest contract for a pitcher and 11th biggest ever. Bob Nightengale was on top of things.”
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