Seattle has signed shortstop J.P. Crawford to a new five-year contract, tying a vital member of the ascendant Mariners to the organization through his prime years,
Sources familiar with the deal told ESPN that the contract\'s total value is $51 million.
\"Seattle is a special place for me, and I can\'t wait to be a part of the team that brings a championship here,\" Crawford said in a statement.
Via espn.com