Merrill’s breakout year earned him an All-Star appearance, a Silver Slugger award and a second-place finish in NL Rookie of ...

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Merrill signed a massive nine-year, $135 million contract extension in April, a deal that seemed to be a ridiculous bargain for a budding star. More news: Will the Padres Trade Luis Arraez?