Giancarlo Stanton/Miami Marlins Talk About Record-Setting Contract – VIDEO

Miami Marlins owner/CEO Jeffrey Loria (left) and Giancarlo Stanton

The Marlins Marlins officially signed star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton to a record $325 million, 13-year contract on Wednesday.

The 25-year old Stanton hit a .288 with 37 home runs and 105 runs batted in last season, and has accumulated a .271 with 154 homers and 399 RBI's in five seasons.

Marlins owner and CEO Jeffrey Loria, team president David Samson, and Stanton, talk about the deal:

Stanton discussed the record deal a little more, including why he elected to commit to the Marlins long term, on MLB Now: