Kyle Schwarber: a player talks about a $200M contract

Kyle Schwarber is upping the ante for his next contract. We can all agree on that.

The way he hits (like an MVP, in effect), the Phillies slugger is making several teams – including his current organization – look to sign him over the winter.

And that's even if he's just a choice hitter.

But the question we're asking is this: how much money can a premium hitter who will be 33 years old at the start of the 2026 season receive from a team?

Obviously, everyone in MLB has an opinion on the matter. Will he sign for three years? Four years? Or more? And for how much per year?

One Major League Baseball player even mentioned to Buster Olney, who covers MLB, that Schwarber should earn $200 million over four years, or $50 million a year. That's a lot of money for a DH in his thirties!

https://twitter.com/PaulHembo/status/1964341943803978018

Was the player in question, who obviously spoke on condition of anonymity, preaching to the choir and driving up prices for other players? Without a doubt.

But it's still noteworthy.

In reality, it's more logical to think that the slugger will have a contract of around $30 million per year if he signs for four years. And if he signs for three, the amount per year could be higher ($33.33 per season), bringing the contract to $100 million.

Bidding can raise the stakes, but I have a feeling that a four-year contract at $30 million per year with the Phillies could be realistic for one of the league's best power hitters. Especially if he finishes the season strong and puts numbers on the board in the playoffs…

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