Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and Pirates ace Paul Skenes received the largest bonuses in MLB’s pre-arbitration bonus pool system this season, with bonuses worth $3,077,595 and $2,152,057, respectively. The bonus pool, totaling $50 million, rewards top pre-arbitration players based on awards voting and WAR, with eight players receiving seven-figure bonuses. The system aims to provide more financial support to pre-arbitration players, with bonuses distributed based on awards voting and joint WAR calculations. the given text.
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Over the past few weeks, multiple first basemen have found new homes through trades or signings, leading to park factor comparisons for these players. Notable moves include Paul Goldschmidt joining the Yankees, Cody Bellinger also heading to New York, and Josh Bell signing with the Nationals. These changes in home parks could impact their performance, particularly in terms of home runs and batting average, with varying effects on their fantasy value. Full Article
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