Wade Davis signs with Rockies, earns largest relief pitcher contract ever

Wade Davis became very wealthy Friday morning. The ex-Chicago Cubs closer signed a contract with the Colorado Rockies, becoming the highest-paid relief pitcher on a per-year basis in Major League Baseball history.

Davis and Colorado agreed to a three-year, $52 million contract. The deal includes a four-year vesting option that could take the total value up to $66 million if he finishes 30 or more games in the 2020 season.

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