Pittsburgh Pirates teen Konnor Griffin signs $140 million deal less than a week after making debut

Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul.

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul.

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The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a week after the former first-round pick made his major league debut.

The deal, the largest in club history, includes escalators that could raise the total value to $150 million.