Corbin Burnes is reportedly looking for a $245 million contract (Source: Imagn)
Corbin Burnes is one of the few free agents who are yet to sign with a team. The 2021 Cy Young winner along with Blake Snell and Max Fried were the most sought-after starting pitching options but with the latter two landing big-money deals, Burnes is also looking for astronomical figures.
As per Mark Feinsand writing for MLB.com, Corbin Burnes is looking to match or even go beyond the third-highest pitching contract in the history of the league. At $245 million, he would equal Stephen Strasburg who had signed a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals.
"According to sources, Burnes is seeking a deal worth at least $245 million, which would match the seven-year, $245 million deal Stephen Strasburg signed in December 2019 as the third-highest guaranteed contract in history for a starting pitcher," Feinsand wrote.
