Indians picked up the option years in Francona's contract which now lasts till 2020. Also picked up the option year for Carlos Santana worth $12 million.
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Forbes says World Series added $300 million to the value of the Cubs, which would be worth $2.5 billion. Tom Ricketts was called crazy by many when he paid $850 million for the team in 2009 during the economic downturn.
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Tied for 2nd for most valuable MLB franchise with the Dodgers.