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November 10, 2016 (BNN)
Subject: Star SP Signs Extension with Louisville
Happy times in Louisville as the Colonels and star starting pitcher Francisco Longoria put the finishing touches on a $104,000,000 contract extension that will keep the 29-year-old in town 6 years longer.
The signing is great news for Louisville because players of this caliber are hard to come by. Fan interest in Louisville jumped 3 points to 95 on the news.
During his career, Longoria has fashioned a 110-80 mark, 3.45 ERA and thrown 1,758 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .240 against him and he has logged 1,374 career strikeouts to go with 300 walks (4.58 K/BB ratio). Longoria is #5 all-time with only 1.5 walks per 9 innings pitched.
Colonels GM Otto Orcin said, “We are thrilled to be able to get this deal done before the free agent signing deadline. Both sides were highly motivated to finish an agreement. Our fans can now look forward to a strong starting rotation for years to come. Longoria will combine with Edgardo Ordonez to form the best 1-2 starter combo in the CBA.”
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Note: The deal calls for the sixth year to be a team option at $20 million with a $2 million buyout. The guaranteed portion of the contract is only $86 million for five years. Thus, I technically still have not signed a $100 million contract and Robert Westaway remains the highest-paid player in Colonels history at 5 years, $95 million – at least until 2022.
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