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Lots of Silver for Dear
10/8/2069
Al Vincent
Staff Writer
Today was a great day for both Denver slugger John Dear and fans of the Denver Broncos. First, after a season in which he batted .353 with a Denver single season record 57 home runs, and 141 RBI, Dear was awarded the 2069 American League Silver Slugger Award for being the league's best hitter. Second, and much more importantly, Dear and the Denver front office came to terms on a contract extension. Dear's new contract will pay him $20 million over the next five seasons. General Manager John Mounts allowed that it was a lot of money, but for a player who is possibly the best hitter in the game, it was worth it. Mounts said that if the Denver franchise wanted to turn things around, they needed to prove that they could compete for the best talent. “John Dear is one of the best hitters in the game, and by giving him this extension, we are making a statement to the rest of baseball that we can and will be competitive. John is the foundation of our franchise. When this team is a winner again, it will be John leading the charge.” For Dear’s part, he was elated. “This is the place I want to be. I want to help make Denver a winner again. I love these fans and they deserve a winner, and I hope to be a part of that.” That may come sooner than expected, as Denver avoided 100 losses this season for the first time since 2064, winning 73 and losing 89.
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