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Who Extends Hoerner With Six-Year Deal On Opening Day
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The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement on Monday morning for second baseman Nico Hoerner's long-term future. Sources confirm the team has finalized a six-year contract extension, marking another significant move to secure their core roster ahead of Opening Day 2013 reports indicate this deal follows similar extensions with other key players like Pete Crow-Armstrong while ensuring stability in Chicago baseball operations for years to come
Key Points
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1The Chicago Cubs reportedly signed second baseman Nico Hoerner (listed as infielder in some sources) to a six-year contract extension.
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2Hoerner was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of his current three-year deal, which had $35 million already paid out over its term and one year remaining before expiration on March 26th context implies he is entering final season or just finished it based on 'final day' phrasing in some excerpts.
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3Financial terms for Hoerner's extension are not yet known as the deal was reported after his Opening Day performance against Washington Nationals.
Developments
[Mar 26, 05:35]
Reports confirm Cubs agree to six-year contract with Hoerner; he would have been a free agent at season's end but won't hit the market.