Washington Nationals extend Michael Morse’s contract for two years - MLB News
The Washington Nationals’ star slugger Michael Morse has signed an extension deal worth $10.5 million avoiding salary arbitration. Other length and financial terms of the contract were remained hidden from the media but some inside Major League sources claimed that the deal includes incentives and bonus money as well.
Those sources have also claimed that Morse's agent earlier had asked for more money, but seeing the poor financial situation of the Nationals, he agreed to other incentives and bonuses for every win in the next season. With this extension in hand, Morse was paid $1.05 million last year and this is a clear reflection of Nationals management.
After signing the extension, Morse told media via telephone that he is quite happy and looking forward to play in the upcoming season. Morse added with more jubilation,
“It makes me feel very excited and wanted. This is a place where I want to be because of the direction the team is going in. I want to be a part of it. Signing the extension is great. It's something that both sides agreed on; it's not like I'm breaking the bank or anything. I got an opportunity to play, and I played. I just never gave up. I knew that if I received an opportunity, I was going to kick down the door. I feel like I did. I feel like the opportunity is going to be there.”
Washington Nationals' Most Valuable Player last season, Morse was consistent at hitting .303 with 31 home-runs and 95 RBIs. To his credit, Morse became the fourth Nationals' slugger to hit .300 since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C., in 2005.
Morse currently has accomplished two successful seasons with the Nationals, leaving behind many in home-runs, RBIs, slugging percentage and OPS.
He has hit 46 home-runs with 136 RBIs, slugging percentage .539 and OPS .896 in two successive years with the Nationals making his entire roster proud. Overall, his career spans at .296 (338-for-1,140) hitter, with 52 home-runs and 183 RBIs in 383 games total comprising seven seasons with the Nationals and Seattle Mariners.
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