Latest Revelation Regarding Christian Yelich's Brewers Contract Proves it Was Truly a Loss for MLB Players

After the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout signed a contract worth $430 million, everyone began to realize just how much elite MLB performers were worth, as evidenced by Mookie Betts' reported $420 million demand for the Boston Red Sox.

That doesn't mean every superstar will be unwavering in their request to make as much money as possible.

After winning the 2018 NL MVP and being a frontrunner in 2019 before getting hurt, Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich worked out a new deal with the team that will see him earn $215 million for the next nine years. But there's a catch. It's really just a seven-year, $188.5 million extension and there will be deferred payments until 2042.

According to Ronald Blum of Associated Press, $4 million from each year of his contract from 2022-2028 will be deferred. If the Brewers decline his mutual option for the 2029 season, a total of $30 million of his contract is being deferred. It would be paid in 12 installments of $2.5 million every July 1 from 2031-2042. Without a buyout, Yelich would be owed $28 million in 11 installments worth $2,333,333. Those installments would be paid every July 1 from 2031-2041 with a final installment of $2,333,337 on July 1, 2042.

Remember when the Nationals tried to do this with Anthony Rendon and he bolted for the Los Angeles Angels? Speaking of the new Angels star third baseman, he's making $35 million per year. Yelich is nearly two years younger than him and has a higher career WAR.

Not to mention the others!

Yelich's contract and its provisions are pretty much the exact opposite of what a player of his caliber should be presented with, especially in today's free agency climate.