News The 40-year-old shortstop: How MLB’s new math drives lengthy megadeals for $300 million men December 13, 2022December 13, 2022Gabe Lacques, USA TODAYComments Off on The 40-year-old shortstop: How MLB’s new math drives lengthy megadeals for $300 million men In winter of wild spending, MLB is suddenly dotted with decadelong commitments to elite players, bucking a trend that had chilled free agent market.