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Rockies sign former Yellow Jacket Charlie Blackmon to six-year contract extension

Colorado Rockies Charlie Blackmon greets Nolan Arenado (28) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, June 30, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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Colorado Rockies Charlie Blackmon greets Nolan Arenado (28) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, June 30, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
By Maghen Moore
April 4, 2018

The Colorado Rockies and former Georgia Tech baseball star Charlie Blackmon agreed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension on Wednesday.

Last season, the 31-year-old outfielder hit 37 home runs and recorded a .331 batting average. The former Yellow Jacket finished fifth in the National League MVP voting.

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