Rosenthal: Rangers know risk in signing Jacob deGrom but see it as worth the bet
Jacob deGrom is getting a five-year, $185 million contract from the Rangers. It's the second-highest average annual value in major-league history. The Rangers see de Grom as a pitcher determined to succeed into his late 30s. The team's general manager, Chris Young, pitched for 13 years in the majors. When healthy, degrom's a great pitcher. He's an instant gate attraction and a potential franchise-changer. In the past two offseasons, the team has guaranteed $760.65 million to five players. Steve Cohen might be one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, but he could have signed Justin Verlander for significantly less.
