Gio Gonzalez's Contract Extension Worth $42 Million Over Five Years

Gio Gonzalez's extension with the Washington Nationals is worth $42 million over the first five years of the deal, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Desportes. With the two club options, Gonzalez could earn as much as $65 million.

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The Nationals acquired Gonzalez via trade from the Oakland Athletics for prospects A.J. Cole, Derek Norris, Brad Peacock, and Tom Milone.