Tulowitzki, Rockies 10-Year Agreement, $ 157.75M Contract

As the Yankees have resumed contract negotiations with Derek Jeter, the second All-Star shortstop to end a major contract -. Troy Tulowitzki broke his contract with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday accepted a 10-year contract in U.S. dollars 157.75 million, according to the history of baseball in the eighth.

"I'm really lucky," Tulowitzki said. "I can not wait to be here my whole career." His previous contract was for three years and $ 25750000 in guaranteed money, which means that the new agreement will add 132 million U.S. dollars and seven seasons. Baseball Agreement prohibits collective bargaining extension, forcing the parties to sign a new contract.

Tulowitzki tried to imitate his idol, Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore, who played in a city not his mentor, St. Louis slugger Matt Holliday, whose departure from Denver a few years after 11 years in the Rockies organization affected him deeply. "I did not want that to happen to me," Tulowitzki said.

"I wanted to stay here for my career and do not take care of everything else. I'm sure you're in a well now and I know he is happy, but at the same time, this is I want to be." Tulowitzki two offers trails Contract Alex Rodriguez ($ 275 million and 252 million) and agreements Jeter ($ 189 million), Joe Mauer (184 million), Mark Teixeira (180 million), CC Sabathia ($ 161 million) and Manny Ramirez ($ 160 million).

Jeter and the Yankees had not met since Nov. 8 before Tuesday's meeting, which was issued by an officer of baseball familiar with the discussion. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the team and agent Casey Close has no messages. "I am confident that Derek will stay with the Yankees, and my brother is going so well," co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner of the Yankees said, without confirming that the meeting took place.

New York Jeter has offered a $ 45 million, three-year contract at the beginning of negotiations. Visit Tuesday Jeter had not made a formal proposal.Very close on Tuesday proposed a contract with an average of $ 23 million for four or five seasons, the baseball executive said, but the numbers have been suggested to close freely and not be interpreted as a specific request.

"We want to keep. It is very important," said Hank Steinbrenner. "I hope he stays with us and certainly should be." Two hands to relieve the right is out of free-agent market when it agreed to salary arbitration: Frank Francisco with the Texas Rangers and Jason Frasor with the Blue Jays. The teams offered arbitration to 33 free agents last week, but refused to others.