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San Francisco Giants sign Brandon Crawford to new 6-year, $75 million deal
SAN FRANCISCO -- Fresh off his Gold Glove award, the San Francisco Giants have signed shortstop Brandon Crawford to a new, six-year contract.
The deal is for $75 million, two baseball sources confirmed to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The team announced the deal Tuesday but did not reveal financial terms.
A news conference is scheduled for Wednesday at AT&T Park.
The contract runs through the 2021 season and covers Crawford's two remaining years of arbitration and four years of free agency. It provides some stability for his young family, at home in the Bay Area. Crawford and his wife, Jalynne, have two young daughters and a son on the way.
The deal has a full no-trade clause and no option years, Fox Sports reported.
According to The Associated Press, Crawford is slated to receive a $1.2 million signing bonus, a salary of $5.8 million next season and $8 million in 2017. After that, he will earn $15 million each season from 2018 to '21.
A reliable glove in the middle of the infield and first-time All-Star this past season, Crawford has shown his range at the position as well as growth on defense and at the plate. Crawford, 28, who grew up in the area rooting for the Giants, batted .256 with 21 homers and 84 RBIs in 2015.
During their three recent World Series championships, the Giants have seen the benefit of keeping core homegrown players for the long haul.
"Brandon is an exceptionally talented baseball player who has earned this through his hard work, dedication and competitive spirit," general manager Bobby Evans said. "He took great strides both offensively and defensively last season, winning his first-ever Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award. This is a great day for Brandon and his family, for the Giants and for our fans."
Crawford has played at least 143 games in each of his past four seasons, after making his major league debut in late May 2011. Crawford was a key member of the Giants' 2012 and '14 World Series-winning clubs. San Francisco captured three championships in a five-year span and missed the playoffs in the odd seasons: 2011, '13 and this year.
"The success of our franchise depends on developing and retaining homegrown talent like Brandon Crawford," Giants CEO Larry Baer said. "Brandon is an integral part of the team, whose performance on the field will be one of the keys to our success for years to come. I want to commend Brian Sabean, Bobby Evans, Brandon and his representatives for their hard work to keep Brandon in a Giants uniform for an extended period of time. This is an exciting day for Giants fans everywhere."
In addition, Kyle Blanks agreed to terms on a minor league contract, pending a physical. The deal would include an invite to big league camp at spring training.
The deal is for $75 million, two baseball sources confirmed to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The team announced the deal Tuesday but did not reveal financial terms.
A news conference is scheduled for Wednesday at AT&T Park.
The contract runs through the 2021 season and covers Crawford's two remaining years of arbitration and four years of free agency. It provides some stability for his young family, at home in the Bay Area. Crawford and his wife, Jalynne, have two young daughters and a son on the way.
The deal has a full no-trade clause and no option years, Fox Sports reported.
According to The Associated Press, Crawford is slated to receive a $1.2 million signing bonus, a salary of $5.8 million next season and $8 million in 2017. After that, he will earn $15 million each season from 2018 to '21.
A reliable glove in the middle of the infield and first-time All-Star this past season, Crawford has shown his range at the position as well as growth on defense and at the plate. Crawford, 28, who grew up in the area rooting for the Giants, batted .256 with 21 homers and 84 RBIs in 2015.
During their three recent World Series championships, the Giants have seen the benefit of keeping core homegrown players for the long haul.
"Brandon is an exceptionally talented baseball player who has earned this through his hard work, dedication and competitive spirit," general manager Bobby Evans said. "He took great strides both offensively and defensively last season, winning his first-ever Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award. This is a great day for Brandon and his family, for the Giants and for our fans."
Crawford has played at least 143 games in each of his past four seasons, after making his major league debut in late May 2011. Crawford was a key member of the Giants' 2012 and '14 World Series-winning clubs. San Francisco captured three championships in a five-year span and missed the playoffs in the odd seasons: 2011, '13 and this year.
"The success of our franchise depends on developing and retaining homegrown talent like Brandon Crawford," Giants CEO Larry Baer said. "Brandon is an integral part of the team, whose performance on the field will be one of the keys to our success for years to come. I want to commend Brian Sabean, Bobby Evans, Brandon and his representatives for their hard work to keep Brandon in a Giants uniform for an extended period of time. This is an exciting day for Giants fans everywhere."
In addition, Kyle Blanks agreed to terms on a minor league contract, pending a physical. The deal would include an invite to big league camp at spring training.