Scott Boras has negotiated north of a billion dollars in contract value for his clients this winter. But his biggest victory is not Xander Bogaerts’ massive payday. Or Carlos Correa or Carlos Rodon. It is the deal that accounts for about 1% of the total haul.
Ex-Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo signed a one-year, $11 million pact with the Twins last week. Which means he will make $1 million more than he did in 2022, when he batted a combined .160 for the Bombers and Dodgers and struck out in 46.5% of his at-bats (yes, he did hit 19 home runs).