Braves fans rejoice over Austin Riley's cheap contract after Rafael Devers's mega deal

The Boston Red Sox fulfilled a long-held dream for their supporters on Wednesday. They announced the signing of star third baseman Rafael Devers to an 11-year, $331 million contract. The star player is committed to the Red Sox for the next ten years.In recent months, the Atlanta Braves have offered enormous contract extensions to players like Michael Harris, Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, and Ozzie Albies (much like the Red Sox did). Riley and Devers' career stats were compared by MLB Network in a few instances, highlighting how important many of them are.MLB Network@MLBNetwork🧐🧐2689124🧐🧐 https://t.co/tUIVvGUVXEAustin Riley did not get as big a contract as Devers, but he still managed to secure a deal worth $212 million over 10 years. Riley is just one year older than Rafael Devers, who made his MLB debut in 2017. His on-base percentage, which is currently 342 points, is just a few points higher than Riley's.Riley has a career OPS of.507, while Rafael Devers has an OPS of.512. These are just a handful of the career-long statistics where Devers and Riley appear to be neck and neck.Fans were quick to point out the comparison and the great deal for the Red Sox. The Braves' fans are seemingly in a joyful mood since they feel they retained Riley for a bargain price. Fans hailed Alex Anthopoulos for his contract negotiations and feel that the Braves are heading in the right direction under his control:PitPiratesPR@PitPiratesPR@MLBNetwork riley could of gotten 30 mil a year if AA didn’t kidnap his family1021@MLBNetwork riley could of gotten 30 mil a year if AA didn’t kidnap his familyJeff Passan@JeffPassanThe Braves’ club control after today’s six-year Sean Murphy extension:Austin Riley, through 2033Michael Harris II, 2032Matt Olson, 2030Sean Murphy, 2029Spencer Strider, 2029Ronald Acuña Jr., 2028Vaughn Grissom, 2028Ozzie Albies, 2027Kyle Wright, 2026Max Fried, 20247473761The Braves’ club control after today’s six-year Sean Murphy extension:Austin Riley, through 2033Michael Harris II, 2032Matt Olson, 2030Sean Murphy, 2029Spencer Strider, 2029Ronald Acuña Jr., 2028Vaughn Grissom, 2028Ozzie Albies, 2027Kyle Wright, 2026Max Fried, 2024average dylan@Claytonkimsey@realmikespeer @MLBNetwork Riley is a better defender and slightly worse hitter and devers is the worst defender in baseball in an important position@realmikespeer @MLBNetwork Riley is a better defender and slightly worse hitter and devers is the worst defender in baseball in an important position#ChicksDigTheLongBall 🤘🏼🤘🏼@VFL_Hinton@MLBMetrics Riley easy choice a year younger 25 than Devers 26, nearly the same WAR in around 1000 less AB’s and will cost over 100M less over those 10 years. Bregman is solid but he’s passing his prime at 29 and hasn’t had a elite season like the other two since 2019.@MLBMetrics Riley easy choice a year younger 25 than Devers 26, nearly the same WAR in around 1000 less AB’s and will cost over 100M less over those 10 years. Bregman is solid but he’s passing his prime at 29 and hasn’t had a elite season like the other two since 2019.Alexander J@AgedMcNugget@MLBNetwork Hmmm, so either the Braves got a hell of a deal with Riley or the Red Sox over paid for Devers.3@MLBNetwork Hmmm, so either the Braves got a hell of a deal with Riley or the Red Sox over paid for Devers.Max Fried Enthusiast@atlhoe12345@MLBNetwork yep exactly austin riley is the better third baseman and for cheaper the braves run the league471@MLBNetwork yep exactly austin riley is the better third baseman and for cheaper the braves run the leagueAlex Liszewski@AlexLiszewski@Nobody2BOS @MLBNetwork This is more about the braves underpaying or getting &quot;team friendly deals&quot;9@Nobody2BOS @MLBNetwork This is more about the braves underpaying or getting &quot;team friendly deals&quot;Facts Matter@Your_Ombudsman@MLBNetwork AA showing again why he is the best GM in the sport.3@MLBNetwork AA showing again why he is the best GM in the sport.Rafael Devers is making Austin Riley's contract look goodIn recent years, the Braves have demonstrated that they are not hesitant to sign their young players to long-term contracts. That is clear from the contracts they awarded to center fielder Michael Harris II, starting pitcher Spencer Strider, and outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.Riley's signing was one of the most significant deal extensions the Braves have made in recent times. After the 2025 season, he would have been able to sign a free-agent contract. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos determined that it was imperative to prevent Austin Riley from approaching the open market. Thus, they were delighted to come to an agreement on a 10-year, $212 million deal extension.It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the 2023 season. Both Rafael Devers and Austin Riley are amazing hitters and have age on their side. Both can improve and play a huge role for their respected teams.

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