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    Starting 9 – Extensions

    For a new segment that I’d like to make a weekly thing, I’ll take a look at the top issues around the game with a 9-point format. If you have an idea for a topic, feel free to comment below! Starting 9: MLB Extension talk Our topic of the day is going to be extensions in Major League Baseball. MLB organizations have dished out 32 extensions to notable players (not counting settling arbitration) since the end of the GM meetings in November. Those 32 deals have totaled 141 years of contract and $2.179 billion in guarantees with a potential outlay of 166 years and over $2.5 billion when options and…