The Marlins introduced their $325 million man at a news conference Wednesday, ushering in a new era in Miami with slugger Giancarlo Stanton as the centerpiece and building block of their team.
Stanton and the Marlins agreed to a 13-year, $325 million deal that is the largest contract in North American sports history in terms of dollar amount.
The Marlins’ second-round pick in the 2007 Draft is a two-time All-Star who has hit 154 home runs and driven in 399 runs in his five seasons with Miami.
This year, he led the National League in home runs (37) and slugging percentage (.555) while ranking second in RBIs with 105.
Los Miami Marlins anunciaron este miercoles el contrato de 13 años y $325 millones de dolares con Giancarlo Stanton, que lo convierte en el mas alto en la historia del deporte Norte-Americano…
Stanton segunda eleccion en el draft del 2007, tiene 154 home runs y 399 carreras en 5 temporadas con la novena de miami…
Este a;o lidero la liga Nacional con 37 home runs y porcentaje de bateo de .555, ademas fue segundo en carreras impulsadas con 105.