Latest MLB Signing Makes NHL Salaries Look Like a Joke

Forgive the baseball talk, but for those who don't follow Major League Baseball, a massive signing took place on Friday that makes NHL salaries look like Girl Scout Cookie sales; no knock on Girl Scout Cookies, fantastic product.

Former New York Mets pitcher Jacob DeGrom (34) just today signed a five-year, $185 million contract. According to Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, no NHL player in history has ever eclipsed $150 million in CAREER earnings.

It's not so crazy when you think it out, between how much money is in Major League Baseball money plus the slow evolution of the NHL and player salaries (thanks, Gary).

But in a vacuum, that is absolutely insane. A 34 year-old pitcher out-earning the entire history of the NHL in one contract seems bananas. At least to this blogger, I can't speak for everyone.

And hockey is WAY more exciting than baseball. Right?

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