ST. LOUIS • After a series of negotiations that pitted two archrivals against each other for one right fielder, Jason Heyward has agreed to sign with the Cubs over the Cardinals, three sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed.
The Cardinals were notified they were not his selection, The Post-Dispatch first reported. They had remained aggressive with their offer until there was a final decision.
The Cubs landed Heyward for an eight-year deal that did not exceed $185 million. Reports pegged the final agreement at $183 million over eight years. The deal also includes an opt-out, according to a source.