Sources: Cubs And Dempster Agree To $52M Deal
Oct 16, 2014 6:26 AM
The Cubs and free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster have reached agreement on a multi-year contract, which is expected to be signed Tuesday, according to multiple sources.
It's expected to be a four-year deal worth at least $52 million.
Dempster initially sought a five-year, $70 million deal, according to sources.
The Cubs' initial offer was believed to be four years for about $50 million.
RealGM Note: Dempster was 24th in season FIC during the 2008 season and 'deserved' to make $15M.
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