We've already seen four nine-figure deals this offseason and Troy Tulowitzki, Carl Crawford, Jayson Werth and Cliff Lee may have company in the $100MM club before long.
MVP winners Albert Pujols, Joey Votto and Josh Hamilton are extension candidates. Scott Boras could surprise us all by finding $100MM out there for Adrian Beltre or negotiating a nine-figure extension for Carlos Gonzalez or even Jered Weaver. Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes are going to hit free agency after the 2011 season and C.C. Sabathia has an opt-out clause looming, so they may be seeking massive contracts within the year.
Let's vote on the next nine-figure deal (ignoring Adrian Gonzalez, since there seems to be a good chance that the Red Sox extend him once the season begins). Players are listed alphabetically.
Which player will sign the next $100MM contract?
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Albert Pujols 60% (10,685)
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Josh Hamilton 10% (1,768)
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Prince Fielder 9% (1,686)
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Carlos Gonzalez 7% (1,253)
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Joey Votto 6% (1,144)
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Adrian Beltre 3% (615)
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Other 2% (282)
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C.C. Sabathia 2% (272)
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Jered Weaver 1% (240)
Total votes: 17,945