Last season, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was among the most electric players in all of baseball. Last week, the team signed their emerging star to a massive 14-year, $340 million contract extension. Today, we’re joined by The Athletic’s Dennis Lin to look at how the idea for Tatis Jr.’s deal was inspired by a pair of statues, and the unique bond between player and general manager that helped this contract become a reality.

Read Dennis Lin’s story about Fernando Tatis Jr.: https://theathletic.com/2404908/2021/02/22/padres-fernando-tatis-jr-statue-contract/?source=theleadpodcast

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