After an exceptionally slow start to 2014, suddenly a ton of MLB stars have agreed to new deals for the upcoming season.
Much of the activity has resulted from clubs and players looking to avoid the messy arbitration process. Friday marked the final day for arbitration-eligible players and teams to exchange salary figures, with potential arbitration hearings looming in mid-February.
Of course, Clayton Kershaw’s historic new megadeal also can’t be left out of the mix. That means it’s time to dish out grades for all the latest big-name offseason signing from across MLB.