Aaron Nola, the star pitcher, has decided to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, turning down more lucrative offers from other teams. He has signed a seven-year, $172 million contract, the richest in the club's history. The Phillies' decision to retain Nola is seen as a significant move for both parties. The Braves had also pursued Nola with a substantial offer of 6 years and $162 million. The Phillies' commitment to Nola is attributed to his consistency and reliability in a team that has seen significant pitching changes over the years.
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Before he rejoined the #Phillies, Aaron Nola received major offers from both the #Braves and #Dodgers: https://t.co/p91TGooegu https://t.co/WtxtrRS8BZ
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One of the top available free agent starting pitchers has literally half the teams in baseball interested in signing him this offseason Teams really, REALLY need starting pitching https://t.co/nNy6PT1FN8
#Braves signed another hard-throwing reliever in Reynaldo López, but it’s more likely they'll use him as a starter * All those Braves extensions and their AAVs, plus recent signings, mean team is again in luxury tax w/ increased penalties barring offloads https://t.co/Mz5IzeK2Qg
Aaron Nola's 7 year, $172M contract means the #Phillies are now carrying 6 tax salaries of $20M or more. For reference: ARI: 0 ATL: 3 BAL: 0 BOS: 3 CHC: 2 CHW: 0 CIN: 0 CLE: 1 COL: 1 DET: 1 HOU: 3 KC: 1 LAA: 2 LAD: 2 MIA: 0 MIL: 1 MIN: 1 NYM: 4 NYY: 5 OAK: 0 PHI: 6 PIT: 0 SD: 4… https://t.co/Dz58Qd0sb7
Reynaldo Lopez, Braves $30M/ 3 years plus 2027 option $4,000,000 - 2024 $11,000,000 - 2025 $11,000,000 - 2026 Club option 2027 for $8,000,000 or $4,000,000 buyout
Aaron Nola, Phillies $172,000,000/7 $24,571,428 - 2024-2030 $50K for All Star $100K for Cy Young ($50K-2nd; $25K-3rd) $50K for Gold Glove $50K for LCS/MVP $100K for WS/MVP Pus: $1M if traded prior to end of 2025 *Acquires 10/5 veto rights in 2025
The Braves added versatility to the pitching staff with Reynoldo Lopez, who can be a high-leverage reliever, a back-end starter, or both. https://t.co/erLkl2QgiI
Braves sign flamethrower Reynaldo López, will get him ready to be a starter https://t.co/ZSxWGJcPoM
“People I spoke to, my inner circle and friends, everybody spoke highly of the organization, and when my agent said that there was an opportunity, I said, ‘Let’s do it.’” — Reynaldo López on signing with the #Braves https://t.co/Mz5IzeK2Qg
The Phillies have used 153 different pitchers since the day Aaron Nola debuted in 2015. He is the only constant. Maybe they made a seven-year bet on Nola because, amid so much change, he never changed who he was: https://t.co/rl2V3yRqis
The #Braves signed another hard-throwing back-end reliever Monday in Reynaldo López, though it appears more likely they'll use him as a starter * Braves are again in luxury-tax land, triggering increased penalties barring any unexpected unload of salary https://t.co/lt4OuT5dyN
The #Braves signed another hard-throwing back-end reliever Monday in Reynaldo López, though it appears more likely they'll use him as a starter *The Braves are again luxury-tax land, triggering increased penalties barring any unexpected unload of salary https://t.co/Mz5IzeK2Qg
ICYMI: https://t.co/BEpBleIZFx How the #Phillies closed the deal with Aaron Nola, via @PhillyInquirer:
For Aaron Nola, returning to the #Phillies came down to one thing: Comfort. From @PhillyInquirer: https://t.co/gYCpxfqV3p
https://t.co/AJMLjeGTVK The Braves’ signing of Reynaldo Lopez to try to start is part of the hunt to find rotation pieces out of the bullpen.
#Braves sign one of the market's top relievers but might give him a chance to start: https://t.co/WRUeQsek1E https://t.co/tSjJinXNiw
"The @Phillies keep their f*cking guys." "I'd be very surprised if they don't win at least one World Series over the next 3 or 4 years." @aj_pierzynskiFT and @FlavaFraz21 react to Aaron Nola's $172M deal. ▶️ https://t.co/NyrVN2g3nr https://t.co/gEC0xqqUfo
Reynaldo López will prepare as a starter this winter and the Braves will stretch him out in spring training, sources tell @TheAthletic. Team will determine role at end of spring. Lopez averaged 32 GS/186 IP for White Sox in 2018-19. Potential versatility appealed to Braves.
NEW POD - Aaron Nola stays with the Phillies for a large and reasonable contract; now what? - what is ATL cooking? 🤔 (recorded before Lopez signed lol) - salute to Zack Britton - notable non-tenders - TRADES! - May 1 standings draft review - and more! https://t.co/nKyeztfAPj
Aaron Nola Sensibly Stays in Philly https://t.co/CjnmwD3ol3
#Braves newcomer Renaldo López will be stretched out to start in spring training, to give options of rotation or bullpen. Had seasons w/ 188 & 184 innings in 2018-2019; his stuff rates higher now. He'll be 30 in Jan., will make $4M in 2024, $11M '25-26, $8M option '27/$4M buyout
The Braves sign Reynaldo Lopez to a 3-year, $30 million contract, the team announced. https://t.co/2HgXBrtiye
Reynaldo Lopez, Braves agree for $30M, 3 years, team announces
The Braves announce they've signed RHP Reynaldo Lopez to a three year, $30 million deal. Salaries are $4M in 2024, $11M in 2025/2026 and a $4M buyout of a club option for 2027 which would be $8M if exercised. Atlanta continues to be aggressive in the relief market.
Among the Offers Aaron Nola received before accepting 7 years $172 Million from the Phillies: Braves: 6 years $162 million (not a final offer) Dodgers: $165 million Phillies suspected more teams involved with at least one other team was offering more (Via @ScottLauber) https://t.co/B4oOGpvzbW
The Phillies are betting on Aaron Nola to bounce back https://t.co/bwzMDSdMML
https://t.co/BEpBleJxv5 How the #Phillies closed a seven-year, $172 million deal with Aaron Nola. From @PhillyInquirer:
One MLB Free Agent Each Team SHOULD Sign https://t.co/WZuOoLeVRj
Aaron Nola inks 7-year deal to stay with Phillies https://t.co/hoAwPAkAa4
The #Braves may be gearing up for a big splash in the free agent pitching market: https://t.co/gakBBDDgnP https://t.co/Jn2RzUmLjQ
The longtime rock of the @Phillies’ rotation is staying put. Aaron Nola has officially signed a 7-year deal to stay in Philly. 🔔 https://t.co/yfZnYXYd8j
It’s official: Phillies announce they signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year deal. It’s worth $172 million.
Phillies re-sign Aaron Nola for a lot of money. I approve.
Staying with the #Phillies: https://t.co/JDnL3LFase https://t.co/AZTzOK7MPl
How the Aaron Nola deal reached the finish line with a 7th year, and where the Phillies go from here now that they've agreed to the richest contract for a pitcher in club history ... story @TheAthleticMLB: https://t.co/hABPBhc7zA
InstaGraphs: In the First Big Signing of the Offseason, the Phillies Bring Back Aaron Nola https://t.co/IVj6dKRM04
Aaron Nola Re-Signs Mega Deal With Phillies Which Should Keep Him In Philly For Life @SmittyBarstool https://t.co/WeS0Eq5OyM https://t.co/F79kLtsJj0
Aaron Nola has signed. Here's @AaronGleeman with an update of The Athletic's Top 40 MLB Free Agent Big Board. https://t.co/UkOdYcHWRJ https://t.co/K1uJJQeUTF
Aaron Nola Re-Signs Mega Deal With Phillies Which Should Keep Him In Philly For Life https://t.co/4VXNz41ym4 https://t.co/TQGUOyReLE
Aaron Nola agrees to seven-year, $172 million contract to return to Phillies https://t.co/98M9kvmLPc
The Phillies and Aaron Nola have reportedly agreed to a massive contract https://t.co/6ucfZmeBEt
Phillies lock up Aaron Nola with monster seven-year, $172 million deal https://t.co/mPVK5PPBuM https://t.co/prWsfyOoyW
The @Phillies and Nola in agreement on 7yr deal … in $170-175M range . Gr8 move by both parties ! https://t.co/GOtHxzyouw
Aaron Nola met with other teams and turned down more money to stay in Philadelphia, per @JonHeyman https://t.co/jPPRZ1U4zG