You know that,” he saidHouston finalized a deal Monday that guaranteed the AL MVP an additional $151 million over five seasons. When I talk to the guys in the locker room, everybody is better because of Jose, and he’s a great leader. From 2021-24, his salaries in the remainder of the contract would increase by $3 million if he is voted MVP, $2 million if he finishes second and $1 million if he finishes third. The 5-foot-6 Altuve hit .346 last season to win his second straight AL batting title and third in four seasons. “We’d love to keep all the guys I’m looking at here for their entire careers,” general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

Source: National Post March 19, 2018 14:48 UTC