2018 – News stories emerge that defending AL MVP José Altuve has signed a contract extension guaranteeing him $151 million over five years starting in 2020. The huge salary will compensate for the fact that Altuve has been a tremendous bargain for the Houston Astros until now, earning just $6 million this season.
On March 16, 2018 — 2018 – News stories emerge that defending AL MVP José Altuve has signed a contract extension guaranteeing him $151 million over five years starting in 2020. The huge salary will compensate for the fact that Altuve has been a tremendous bargain for the Houston Astros until now, earning just $6 million this season.
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Baseball Reference March 16
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 16
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game