Every time a player sets a new standard for what superstars are worth, our instinct is to wonder what that means for the next great player to negotiate their next contract. Mike Trout‘s extension with the Los Angeles Angeles raises the bar for what Mookie Betts will strive for. That doesn’t mean the Boston Red Sox star will break the record Trout set with his deal.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Trout has agreed to a 12-year, $430 million contract extension with the Angels. The total value of the contract obliterates the record Bryce Harper set when he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for $330 million over 13 years.