The Marlins announced that they have signed All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon to a five-year contract. The club has scheduled a news conference in Miami today at 3:30 p.m. ET, which will be carried on MLB.com.
The deal is reported to be worth $50 million, buying out Gordon's three years of arbitration and two years of free agency, and it includes a $14 million vesting option for 2021.
"I'm thrilled to be affirming our long-term commitment to Dee Gordon, not only one of the most dynamic players in baseball, but also an outstanding young man," Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria said in a statement. "It's truly incredible and historic what he did in his first season with our ballclub. He adds great energy and camaraderie in the clubhouse, but what's more, he's an exceptional person off the field."The deal is reported to be worth $50 million, buying out Gordon's three years of arbitration and two years of free agency, and it includes a $14 million vesting option for 2021.
In his first year with the Marlins, Gordon, 27, had one of the best seasons in franchise history. He led the National League in batting average (.333) and stolen bases (58), becoming the first player to lead the NL in both since Jackie Robinson in 1949. He also led the league in hits (205) and won his first Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award.
The Marlins, who acquired Gordon from the Dodgers as part of a seven-player trade at the 2014 Winter Meetings, made signing him to a multiyear deal a priority this offseason. It gives Miami three core position players signed long term: Gordon, right fielder Giancarlo Stanton and left fielder Christian Yelich.
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