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It may be the worst-kept secret in Milwaukee Brewers contract announcement history, but it is definitely among the most franchise-defining deals in the 50 years of the Milwaukee Brewers.
He’s signed a lot of autographs in his career, but we’d venture to say this one is probably the most valuable.#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/1SKRyujlWV
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 6, 2020
Officially, outfielder Christian Yelich, the 2018 NL MVP and 2019 MVP finalist who has re-written many of the single-season offensive record books for the Brewers, will be a Brewer well into the new decade after his deal with the team.
“I’m really glad I’m able to spend the forseable future here, the rest of my career as a Milwaukee Brewer.” – Christian Yelich#Brewers coverage presented by @kapcometal https://t.co/W3pOm2fR3y
— 620wtmj (@620wtmj) March 6, 2020
“This is a very proud day for our organization. Since Christian became a Brewer, he established himself as one of the best players in the game.” – David Stearns#Brewers coverage presented by @kapcometal https://t.co/W3pOm2fR3y
— 620wtmj (@620wtmj) March 6, 2020
“It’s a really special place to play. Our goal is to bring a World Series to Milwaukee.” – Christian Yelich#Brewers coverage presented by @kapcometal https://t.co/W3pOm2fR3y
— 620wtmj (@620wtmj) March 6, 2020
The best fans in baseball… that’s you. ???? #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/ufs7vmBE7n
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 6, 2020
The deal is a true marriage for both sides – full commitment bound on both sides.
The nine-year agreement between #Brewers and Christian Yelich represents a full commitment by both sides. He asked for no opt-outs and the team put in a full no-trade.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) March 6, 2020
“Since becoming a Brewer, Christian has established himself as one of the premier players in our game,” said GM David Stearns in the same statement. “Today’s agreement ensures that Christian will continue to lead our team and impact our community for the better part of the next decade.”
Check out a news conference about his signing with the team when it happens – scheduled for 11 a.m.