The Colorado Rockies have taken steps to lock down outfielder Charlie Blackmon.
The team confirmed an extension to keep Blackmon with the club through 2023, with reports from HardballTalk’s Craig Calcaterra indicating that the outfielder would be entitled to $108 million.
All-Star. Silver Slugger. Batting Champion. Leader. Rockie.
We have agreed to terms with Charlie Blackmon on a six-year contract, including two player options, which could keep him with the club through the 2023 season. pic.twitter.com/OYq6ruJhQR
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 4, 2018
I have the details on Charlie Blackmon's extension: Six years, $108 million with escalators that can take it to $116 million. Deal runs through 2023. Last two years are player options. Limited no-trade clause. https://t.co/h8nIG66Ddw via @HardballTalk
— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) April 4, 2018
For all intents and purposes, Charlie Blackmon agreed to a three-year extension worth $63 million with two player options. The deal kicks in this year at $12M — $2M lower than his agreed-upon arb salary — and the player options for 2022 and ‘23 can take total value to $108M.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 4, 2018
Blackmon is coming off a season in which he hit .331 with 37 home runs, but he’s 31 years old, making this somewhat surprising from the Rockies’ perspective — particularly after a slow free agent market. Still, it sounds like he’ll be a Rockie for life, or nearly, at least.
