39 Million Dollar Man

Just two days after Mom (MLB) and Dad (MLBPA) publicly scolded the Marlins over incorrect use of their revenue-sharing profits, the Fish and JJ have finalized a 4 year, $39M deal to to keep him in South Florida through the 2013 season. JJ will get $3.75M in 2010, $7.75M in 2011, and $13.75M in 2012 and 2013.

“I’m excited,” Johnson said to ESPN. “It sets up me and my family for life. One of the best parts is knowing where I’m going to be the next four years. I won’t have to hear about any trade rumors or anything like that. I’m happy to be in South Florida.”

The deal was on par with Zack Greinke’s 4Y/$38M, which JJ’s agent’s Matt Sosnick previously said his contract would have to “far exceed”.

Obviously this is great news for everyone involved. JJ gets set for life, the Fish get their ace locked up for the first two years of the new ballpark, and the fans get to see the Marlins make another step towards a solid 2012 team with JJ becoming the cornerstone of our pitching in addition to Hanley being the cornerstone for our position players.