New deals filled with risk, reward

Another wave of young players has signed multiyear contracts, a practice that brings risk to both player (who might outperform the deal) and team (who is gambling a player will maintain his performance). USA TODAY Sports’ Paul White looks at several recent deals and who might end up getting the better of them:

By Mark J. Rebilas, US Presswire Giant leap of faith: Pitcher Matt Cain received a $127.5 million contract extension despite a 69-73 career record.

By Frank Victores, US Presswire Red-letter payday: The Reds locked up first baseman Joey Votto with a $225 million extension through 2023, but did they overpay?