Pirates Offer Schwarber Record Four-Year Deal Over $100 Million.
Pittsburgh jumped into the race for the free-agent slugger with a four-year proposal topping $100 million, far exceeding their previous high of $39 million for Francisco Liriano in 2014. The 32-year-old Schwarber, who finished second in the NL in homers behind Aaron Judge, brings proven power and leadership as a DH. This bold move ahead of the Winter Meetings signals the Pirates' push to build around their young core, though the Phillies remain favorites to keep him after his postseason fireworks.