Walkers news: St. Louis loses Conforto to Akron
The St. Louis River Walkers were shocked to learn that All-Star right fielder Michael Conforto has decided to sign with the Akron Flying Feet as a free agent.
The team had gone through preliminary talks with the 28-year-old and offered an six-year deal worth $19 per season ($114M).
Conforto opted for less dollars and more years,sevebseasons at $17.2 million ($120.4 M).
The front office of the River Walkers is slightly peeved that there was no indication Conforto was close to signing with Akron, as no notices had been sent out about talks between the Feet and such a high-profile player.
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