The hometown kid struck it rich, just not in his hometown. All-star relief pitcher Mark Melancon, the pride of Golden High School, signed a four-year contract with the San Francisco Giants Monday for the princely sum of $62 million, a deal the Rockies could not match.

via Mark Melancon strikes it rich with Giants; Rockies still seeking relief — The Denver Post

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