P Gonzalez, Gio, $0.5m (P-2012) has earned himself a prospect extension that will kick in 2013.
He was the 27th ranked SP in 2011 and 38th SP in 2010 netting him a market value equal to:
SP-27 $10.5m (Lohse, Kyle)
The Pirates will give him 60% of this amount as part of final-season prospect extension.
Gio will earn $6.5m/year starting in 2013 and ending in 2017.
He will be the Pirates' third highest paid player and most expensive pitcher.