Pirates Push for Griffin's Massive Extension

0:00On April 1st, Pittsburgh pirates are pushing hard to lock up the number one prospect in baseball. 19-year-old shortstop Connor Griffin with a massive long-term extension to make him the face of the franchise right now. They drafted him ninth overall in the 2024 M.O.B. draft out of high school in Mississippi and he's already tearing it up in his first full. Pro season this year, slashing 333, over 415, over 527, for 942, OPS, across 122, games, with 21 homers, 94 RBIs, and 65 steals. Fans in front office see him as the future at shortstop, possibly debuting as early as this season, and signing him early a voice the usual grind of. Pre-arbitration and arbitration battles where salaries get hashed out year by year. Talks are deep right now, with the pirates aiming for something like the 8-year 111 million dollar deal Corbin Carroll got from. Arizona back in spring 2023, while Griffin's side pushes for 8 years at 130 million, matching what Boston gave Roman.

1:07Anthony last season. Either way, this move, hands Griffin 13 or 16 million a year from the jump, buys out his early free agency years so he hits the market at. 28, and signals the pirates are all in on building around their young stars. Keep an eye on this one, unfolding fast. M.O.B news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Cory with the story.