Bryce Harper’s stint as the recipient of the largest guarantee in baseball history lasted less than three weeks. Mike Trout didn’t just beat Harper’s contract—he obliterated it in every conceivable way, setting a new standard that comes with massive implications for all of professional sports. Trout, the game’s best player, is finalizing a massive extension with the Los Angeles Angels that will add another $360 million to the roughly $70 million the team already owes him these next two seasons. Once completed, the deal ensures...

Source: Wall Street Journal March 19, 2019 17:49 UTC