Here are the Pittsburgh Pirates' 10 largest contracts of all time
Outfielder Bryan Reynolds’ eight-year, $106.75 million contract became the largest in Pittsburgh Pirates history, far surpassing the eight-year, $70 million extension given to infielder Ke’Bryan Hayes in 2022.
Here’s a look at the largest contracts (total value) handed out by the Pirates:
1. Bryan Reynolds
Eight-year, $106.75 million extension in 2023
Read more: Pirates agree to 8-year, $106.75 million contract with star outfielder Bryan Reynolds
2. Ke’Bryan Hayes
Eight-year, $70 million extension in 2022
Read more: Pirates sign 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes to 8-year, $70 million deal as franchise cornerstone
3. Jason Kendall
Six-year, $60 million contract in 2000
4. Andrew McCutchen
Six-year, $51.5 million extension in 2012
5. Brian Giles
Six-year, $45 million extension in 2000
6. Francisco Liriano
Three-year, $39 million contract in 2014
7. Gregory Polanco
Five-year, $35 million extension in 2016
8. Francisco Cervelli
Three-year, $31 million extension in 2016
9. Starling Marte
Six-year, $31 million extension in 2014
10. Josh Harrison
Four-year, $27.3 million arbitration extension in 2015
Honorable mention
Kevin Young — four years, $24 million in 1999
Felipe Vazquez — four years, $22.5 million in 2018
Jack Wilson — three years, $20.2 million extension in 2006
Jason Bay — four years, $18.25 million in 2005
Jay Bell — four years, $17.5 million in 1993
Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.com.
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