McCann signs 6-year extension

Metaphysicist · March 22nd, 2007, 09:32 AM

The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Atlanta Braves News

6 years, 27.8 milllion, with esclators which could take it to 29.8, and a 12 mil option for 2013.

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McCann's annual salary breakdown over the course of the contract is as follows: $500,000 in 2007, $800,000 in '08, $3.5 million in '09, $5.5 million in '10, $6.5 million in '11 and $8.5 million in '12.

With escalators that are based on points that can be earned with the garnering of Silver Slugger Awards, Gold Glove Awards and All-Star Game appearances, McCann's 2012 salary could rise to $11.5 million.

Interesting little tidbit about Brian's blood brother:

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Despite the fact that Atlanta has never offered a long-term deal to any player until they've completed their arbitration-eligible years, the Braves began contract-extension negotiations with both McCann and outfielder Jeff Francoeur at the beginning of March.

But since initial discussions began, Francoeur and his agent Steve Hammond haven't been able to reach an agreement. It is believed that they countered with an offer that was nearly double what the Braves had originally offered.

jecqua · March 22nd, 2007, 09:41 AM

"In an unusual move, McCann also requested that the contract allow the opportunity for the 2012 season to be converted into a club option. This unselfish move was made to allow the Braves some flexibility in the event that he's unable to continue to perform up to his projected levels."

That's why I love this guy!!!

Cosmic_Avenger · March 22nd, 2007, 10:29 AM

Good.

DR3AMR · March 22nd, 2007, 10:33 AM

i <3 mccann

BravesRule22 · March 22nd, 2007, 07:36 PM

Finally we sign a young star through Arby......yay

Snowman · March 22nd, 2007, 07:45 PM

Great deal for the Braves no matter how you look at it, and the best news I've heard from our front office in two years.

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Snowman Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Topsail Beach, NC Posts: 1,335	Great deal for the Braves no matter how you look at it, and the best news I've heard from our front office in two years. __________________ That corpse you planted last year in your garden, Has it begun to sprout? Will it bloom this year? Or has the sudden frost disturbed its bed? If it wasn't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.

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jecqua Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 654	"In an unusual move, McCann also requested that the contract allow the opportunity for the 2012 season to be converted into a club option. This unselfish move was made to allow the Braves some flexibility in the event that he's unable to continue to perform up to his projected levels." That's why I love this guy!!!

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Cosmic_Avenger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 907	Good.