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Following Snell’s signing, attention quickly turned to Corbin Burns, who is also looking to secure a lucrative contract. With Snell’s AAV set at around $36.4 million, questions arise about how this will impact Burns' asks, particularly if he aims for a deal that stretches over more years rather than simply higher annual value.
Agents like Scott Boras are notorious for negotiating substantial contracts, and with Snell's deal as the new benchmark, it could effectively reset the market for mid-tier pitchers as well. Other names in the mix, such as Shawn Mania and Jack Flaherty, will likely leverage Snell's signing to argue for similar or improved terms.