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Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell: 'Couldn't pass up' $60M deal

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BOSTON -- Kristian Campbell had just finished his news conference Saturday afternoon when he was getting ready to join a group photo with his parents and Boston Red Sox ownership.

He was standing between his mom and dad when his mother, Tonya, reached forward and adjusted the 22-year-old rookie's sport jacket before the group looked at the photographer.

His bigger life-altering moment came earlier this week.

On Wednesday, he agreed to a $60 million, eight-year contract, less than a week after his major league debut.

"It was a life-changing opportunity for me and my family," Campbell said before the team's scheduled game against the St.