HOUSTON — World Series MVP George Springer and the Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration by agreeing Monday to a $24 million, two-year contract. Springer gets $12 million annually under the deal and will be eligible for arbitration again after the 2019 season. He asked for a raise from $4,075,000 to $10.5 million and was offered $8.5 million. Springer tied the World Series record with five runs homers, homering in each of the final four games, as Houston won its first title. Players are 5-2 in cases decided thus far and 17 remain scheduled for hearings through Feb. 16.

Source: National Post February 05, 2018 15:56 UTC