This was one of the biggest spending on FA's that Ott has seen since the world was created. Wichita Tradio led the way with big FA signings of Bartolo Sardinha, Pascual Nieves, and Al Parrish. The Tradios spent over 152 Million with the largest contract coming from Sardinha and his 104 million over 5 years. Sardinha is worth every penny if he keeps performing the way he has the past 5 seasons. Sardinha is averaging 54 Homeruns and 153 RBI's the last 5 seasons. Bartolo is a one man wrecking crew and could be the key to getting the Tradio's to the World Series and GM Themehl another ring.
Not to be out done, the Charlotte Flyers went on their own spending spree signing Tony Martin, Joaquin Mesa, Eduardo Mendoza, Brian Ishida, and most notable Yuniesky Ortiz. The Flyers are hoping their 152 Million spending spree will get them back to the playoffs after a 5 year hiatus.
Cincinnati Red Stockings only had one goal this FA signing and that was making sure Lou Brock stayed a Red Stocking. It took a 5 year max contract, but Brock will be suiting up for the Stockings and hoping to help lead them back to a World Series title.
Kansas City Baseball Furies are hoping to get back to their winning ways by signing Ricardo Perez and Frank Ono. Perez has been a dominant pitcher and the Furies hope, with the money they spent on him, that he will continue his dominating ways.
With the insane amount of money being thrown at FA's this season, there's going to be a lot pressure for these players to perform to the expectations of the owners and fans. Only time will tell which ones will be up to the task.
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