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Braun Agrees to 8 Years, $45M

Deal for 2007's NL Rookie of the Year is largest in Brewers history

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted May 15, 2008 10:19 PM CDT

(Newser) – Ryan Braun grinned. He had just agreed to the largest contract in Milwaukee Brewers' history. "I really believe in the direction this franchise is headed," the NL Rookie of the Year said Thursday after his $45 million, eight-year deal was announced. "I'm extremely excited in our future."

Braun's contract, which runs through 2015, replaces the $455,000, one-year renewal the Brewers gave him in spring training. It includes a $2.3 million bonus this season and could increase to $51 million through escalators. "How unreal is this?" said Braun's mother, Diane, who was looking on from the front row.

This Feb. 26, 2008 file photo shows Milwaukee Brewers baseball player Ryan Braun. The Milwaukee Brewers signed Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun to an eight-year, $45 million contract. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun is congratulated by Prince Fielder (28) after hitting a home run. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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