WHIV 2046.4- Big Additions Late In Free Agency

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WHIV 2046.4- Big Additions Late In Free Agency

Post by recte44 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:30 pm

The Las Vegas Hustlers do not like to overpay for free agents. This offseason was no different, as they were in on quite a few players but ultimately let the market fall to them. The result? One of the best offseasons of any club in the Brewster.

Vegas started small. On paper the addition of Robert Franklin for 1 year, $1M doesn't look like much, but the Hustlers got a nice bargain utility player.

Then it starts to get bigger. The first move to improve the infield happens with the addition of Jack Nichols not only bolsters the infield defense with the newcomer at second base and Stewart Turton moving to third base but also gives the lineup another professional bat. He signed for four years (the last two are option years) worth a potential $24M.

Next, the Hustlers take a flier on a once great starting pitcher with the intention of using him in relief. The new ballpark made the signing of Eru Likiliki a possibility. He will earn $3.6M this year with two team options for the same available.

With the first three signings in the book, the Hustlers two biggest signings came to be. It's not every day a club can sign a former Nebraska winner who is perfect for the new look infield as an extreme groundballer for $7M (with two matching team option years for 2047-2048). Welcome to Las Vegas, Kevin Morales!

Vegas left their biggest contract for last. They had been negotiating all offseason, and finally were able to land Yi-ke Hsiao to be the new first baseman. With his signing the Hustlers now feel their infield is as good as any in the league. Hsaio will be paid $7.72M this year, $8.72 next year and there are two team options for $8.72M for 2048 and 2049.

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