"Zac Gallen, who I never believed would end up with the Cubs, signed a one-year, $22.025 million deal that matches the qualifying offer he turned down. It's actually less than the QO because roughly two-thirds of it is deferred. Gallen was forced to settle for much less than he'd hoped for after having the worst season of his career, and his value was severely hampered by the penalties associated with turning down the QO."
"The deferrals total $14 million paid out in five $2.8 million installments beginning in 2031, thus lowering the net present value to $18.7 million. The D-backs don't have to worry about that since they're the team that offered, making a reunion the most likely outcome from the start. Despite constant ties to the Cubs that began with Bob Nightengale incorrectly reporting that a deal was close, a fit never made sense to me."
Temperatures in the 50s and 60s melted most snow, spring training games approach, and a college showcase camp will take place on the field. Multiple last-minute major-league deals aim to get players into camp before readiness is jeopardized, with at least two involving players connected to the Cubs. Zac Gallen signed a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying-offer deal that includes roughly $14 million deferred in five $2.8 million installments beginning in 2031, lowering the net present value to about $18.7 million. Gallen settled for less after the worst season of his career, and his value was reduced by penalties tied to declining the QO. He throws a 93-94 mph cut-ride fastball with a curve and change and peaked in 2022.
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