According to the Post-Gazette the Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a six year deal worth $51.5 million with a club option for $14.75 million. The contract buys out at least the first two years of free agency and will keep him in a Pirates uniform at least through the 2017 season.
More on this story in the morning as details develop.
UPDATE 2:07 PM: Rob Biertempfel has the breakdown of the deal. The Pirates will pay McCutchen $500 K in 2012, plus a $1.25 M signing bonus. He’ll get $4.5 M in 2013, $7.25 M in 2014, $10 M in 2015, $13 M in 2016, $14 M in 2017, and a $14.75 M option in 2018 with a $1 M buyout.