So, I was digging into this whole Mookie Betts contract thing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and man, it’s a doozy. I mean, we’re talking about a massive deal here. It all started when I saw something about it online. I got curious, you know? How much are we talking about? Who is this guy? Why is he so special?
First thing I did was hit up the usual spots, you know, the sports websites. I wanted the lowdown on this contract. What did I find? This dude, Mookie Betts, inked a 12-year deal with the Dodgers back in July 2020. And the number? A whopping $365 million. Yeah, you heard that right. That’s not chump change.
Then, I wanted to know what the deal was when he was with the Boston Red Sox. Turns out, before he became a Dodger, he had a one-year contract with the Red Sox for $27 million. I mean, that’s a lot, but it’s nothing compared to what he got with the Dodgers.
Next, I started looking into the biggest contracts in MLB history. Because, why not? It’s always fun to see these huge numbers. And guess what? Mookie’s deal is right up there. But, there was this other guy, Juan Soto, who recently signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. That just blew Mookie’s deal out of the water. It’s the biggest deal in MLB history now, even bigger than Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract with the Dodgers last year.
But it’s not just about the money. I mean, it is, but it’s not just that. This Betts guy, he’s versatile. The team can put him in right field, shortstop, you name it. He’s not just a big name with a big contract; he’s a real asset on the field. I can see why he got that contract.
Here’s a breakdown of what I found:
- Mookie Betts’s contract with the Dodgers: 12 years, $365 million, signed in July 2020.
- His previous contract with the Red Sox: One year, $27 million.
- Biggest contract in MLB history: Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets.
- Second largest at the time: Mookie Betts’s $390 million extension.
So yeah, that’s my deep dive into the Mookie Betts contract saga. It’s been a wild ride, looking at all these numbers and figuring out what they mean for the teams and the players. I guess when you are good, you are good! It definitely makes you think about the business side of baseball, doesn’t it?
