If it seems like major league stars are getting younger, that might not just be because you’re getting older. The last few days have seen a rash of contract extensions, both of established players and of kids whose names have never appeared on a major league lineup card.
Last week, the Cubs locked up 24-year-old center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong ($115 million over six years) and 28-year-old second baseman Nico Hoerner ($141 million over six years).
