Pirates Sign Griffin to Record-Breaking Deal

0:00On April 8th, 19-year-old shortstop Conor Griffin just locked in with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the next 9 years on a 140 million dollar deal, the biggest contract in team history, with escalators that could push it to 150 million. This came less than a week after his majorly debut last Friday. Griffin was the ninth overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft, and he tore through the minors, hitting 333 with 21. Homers, 94 RBI's, and 65 steals. After a quick stint at AAA, Pittsburgh called him up, and he's already delivering with key hits in his first games. Team mates showed up big at Wednesday's press conference, backing their new star, while owner Bob Nutting called it a bold move toward winning now, and... Building for the future, especially eyeing 2026. Griffin lit up talking about the clubhouse talent and his dream of chasing a world series. General manager Ben Charringson hinted yesterday that all the pieces were there for this long-term pact, and it's no surprise Griffin's maturity has.

1:03Even in press guys like Sai Young, Winner, Paul Schienes, who says he's a big leager already. The pirates are rolling with six wins in their last seven, and locking down Griffin like this signals their series about snapping that decade plus. Playoff, Trout Eyes, are on this kid to lead the charge. That wraps MLB News Today, brought to you with AI.