Toronto signs Carlos Delgado to a record four-year $68 million contract. The Blue Jay first baseman’s average salary of $17 million is the richest in major league history.

On October 20, 2000 — Toronto signs Carlos Delgado to a record four-year $68 million contract. The Blue Jay first baseman’s average salary of $17 million is the richest in major league history.

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