MLB Fans Loved Max Fried's Choice for First Purchase With $218 Million Yankees Contract

It was a wholesome response.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried throws out a pitch. / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

MLB star pitcher Max Fried is heading to the New York Yankees on an eight-year, $218 million deal, which is the largest guaranteed deal ever given to a left-handed pitcher.

So, what does Fried plan to do with all of this cash?

One of the first ideas he had after signing this monumental contract was to buy lots of toys and food for his dog, Apollo Fried. That's going to be a lot of toys and treats. Fried will surely have enough money left over for himself, too.

Max Fried said one of the things that popped into his mind after signing his eight-year, $218 million contract was buying his dog, Apollo Fried, a bunch of food and toys.

— Deesha (@DeeshaThosar) December 18, 2024

It'll be awesome to see what expensive food and toys Fried can find for Apollo before the 2025 season starts.

Fans had some fun with his answer:

Okay. I'll be rooting for this guy. Not only is he a sweetheart, but Apollo Fried might be the best dog name I've ever heard https://t.co/H6OaJ4XMyc

— Noah Gittell (@noahgittell) December 18, 2024

Max Fried’s dog before he signed with the Yankees https://t.co/BKOwscToPF pic.twitter.com/opyglDqobV

— Ben Porter (@Ben13Porter) December 18, 2024

Considering a new addition to our player pages 🐶 https://t.co/GCNEgvEH78 pic.twitter.com/MKDpjPQl0y

— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) December 18, 2024

Fried spent his first eight MLB seasons with the Atlanta Braves. He earned his second All-Star nod last season, logging 174 1/3 innings and recording a 3.25 ERA with 166 strikeouts and 57 walks. He also has a World Series ring on his resume.

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