I never really thought Mark Reynolds strikeouts were an issue and apparently the Arizona Diamondbacks don’t think so either. Yesterday, the Diamondbacks officially signed the slugging third baseman to a new deal.
The Diamondbacks signed Reynolds to a three-year contract worth $14.5 million. The deal also includes an $11 million club option for 2013. Here is the breakdown of the contract:
2010: $500,000
2011: $5 million
2012: $7.5 million
Reynolds is only 26, so the Diamondbacks will have Reynolds during his prime years. Last year, Reynolds hit .260 with 44 home runs, 102 RBI, 24 stolen bases, and of course led the major leagues in strike outs with 223.
He was also the only person to master hitting home runs at Citi Field.
I think no matter what Reynolds does, he will be know ...
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Mark Reynolds and Arizona Diamondbacks Finalize Three-Year Deal
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLBComments Off on Mark Reynolds and Arizona Diamondbacks Finalize Three-Year Deal