David Price signs with Red Sox

Seven-year, $217 million deal for left-handed ace

Price expected to be key piece of Red Sox rotation

David Price has signed a seven-year, $217 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to multiple reports. The deal includes a $217 million guarantee and is the largest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher.

Price, 30, is a three-time All-Star and has finished in the top five of the AL Cy Young Award voting in each of the past three seasons. He was 18-9 with a 2.45 ERA last season for the Detroit Tigers.

The Red Sox have been looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter since trading away Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz last season. Price is expected to fill that role and be a key part of the Red Sox's rotation for years to come.

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