Pirates Sign David Freese To Contract Extension
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - He wasn't even on the roster at the beginning of spring training, but David Freese has now found himself a home for the next few years.
The Pirates have announced a 2-year extension with the first and third baseman.
BREAKING: The #Pirates and INF David Freese have agreed on a 2-year extension with a Club option for 2019. pic.twitter.com/jvlnFKlKsa
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 22, 2016
The details of the deal were first reported by Jon Heyman.
freese: $6.25M in '17, $4.25M in '18, $6M team option or 500K buyout in '19 #bucs #bucks
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 22, 2016
Splitting time between first and third base, Freese has hit .276 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI's while helping stabilize both positions throughout the season.
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