By Anthony Caruso III
The Tampa Bay Rays has decided to keep around one of its young pitchers.
The Rays has reached an agreement with Wade Davis on a long-term contract. The contract is reportedly going to be for 7-years. The first four years of this new contract are guaranteed at a total of $12.6 million.
The contract has a value of $35.1 million if Davis gets to the 7th year. It is a risky move by the Rays to pay a pre-arbitration player so much money during the early part of his career. Most teams usually wait until the players perform for them and see what they can give the team.
The contract would be a waste if he only turns out to be a No. 3 or lower pitcher in the rotation. If his potential becomes true, he would be the Rays No. 2 pitcher for many years to come, behind David Price, and the contract would not be argued.
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