Pirates Sign Griffin to Record-Breaking Deal

0:00It's April 8th, I'm Cory with the story. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI and built for baseball fans. Pittsburgh pirates just dropped the bombshell, signing 19-year-old shortstop Connor Griffin to a 9-year, $140 million. Extension, the biggest pre-day view deal in major league baseball history. This came right before his big league debut on April 3rd against the Baltimore Orioles after a quick jump from AAA. It tops Cole Emerson's $95 million pact with the Seattle Mariners and Jackson Churios $82 million with the Milwaukee Brewers. Fans and analysts are buzzing because it's also the largest contract in pirate history, eclipsing Bryan Reynolds, 106.75 million from 2023. Griffin's rise feels electric, drafted ninth overall in 2024, and now locked in through the 2034 season. Just a day before the official word on April 8th. Griffin went 2 for 4 with two runs batted in against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park,

1:02that hot streaks sealed the hype around this team phenom. Word is, this move eclips early jumps by Bryce Harper and Juan Soto, but Griffin's bag and 19 sets a new bar. Pittsburgh's betting big on there. Homegrown star to rewrite the team's future.