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Rockies Reach Contract Agreement with Nolan Arenado
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Rockies Reach Contract Agreement with Nolan Arenado

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 8:35 p.m. ET

The Colorado Rockies and all-world third baseman Nolan Arenado have come to an agreement on a two year contract according to multiple sources. The two sides were able to avoid arbitration with deal worth $29.5 million.

Arenado is a 4-time Gold Glove winner, 2-time Silver Slugger and All-Star and has clearly earned  the money in this contract. Nolan’s 41 home runs and 133 RBI both lead the National League last year. He will make $11.75 million in 2017 and $17.75 million in 2018. Arenado will still be arbitration eligible for one more year before becoming a free agent following the 2019 season.

The two-year deal displays the Rockies’ commitment and faith in Arenado to maintain his MVP-type production throughout his contract, something Nolan likely appreciated.

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    With Nolan successfully signed, the Rockies have now come to agreements with three of their five arbitration eligible players. This leaves Charlie Blackmon and Tyler Chatwood as the only two remaining but deals with them could come at any time.

    The Rockies also made a roster move this morning, signing Chris Denorfia to a minor league contract. He potentially provides an experienced outfield bat for the Rockies if he forces his way onto the roster early in the season.

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