Sizing it up Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer
Evan Longoria's six-year, $100 million extension announced Monday isn't the longest contract in the history of Tampa Bay professional sports teams; Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier (11 years, $85 million) has him beat. But Longoria's deal is by far the richest multiyear deal, both in total amount, and annual average.
| Player | Contract | Annual avg. |
| Evan Longoria Rays/2012 | 6 years, $100M | $16.6M |
| Carl Nicks Bucs/2012 | 4 years, $47.5M | $11.875M |
| Vincent Jackson Bucs/2012 | 5 years, $55.5M | $11M |
| Scott Kazmir Rays/2008 | 4 years, $39.5M | $9.875M |
| Player | Contract | Annual avg. |
| Carlos Pena Rays/2008 | 3 years, $24.1M | $8.03M |
| Donald Penn Bucs/2010 | 6 years, $48M | $8M |
| Pat Burrell Rays/2009 | 2 years, $16M | $8M |
| Vinny Lecavalier Lightning/2008 | 11 years, $85M | $7.72M |
*NFL contracts are not guaranteed
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