MLB rumors: Live updates from free-agent frenzy as Max Scherzer finalizes $130 million deal with Mets - CBS sports.com

Scherzer's AAV would set a record

If Scherzer does sign for something like three years, $129 million, he would set a record for the highest average annual value in MLB history. Here's a look at the current top 10, according to Cot's Contracts:

1. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
2. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
3. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
5. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
6. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
7. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
8. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
… Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
10. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)  

It's worth noting that Verlander previously joined the top 10 earlier this winter, when he re-signed with the Houston Astros.

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