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The conversation has taken an unexpected turn over the years concerning what constitutes a significant contract. A mere decade ago, a player signing for $300 million, such as Mike Trout or Bryce Harper, was a staggering headline. Now, conversations about $600 million contracts seem normalized, almost mundane. This evolving perception reveals that fans are growing accustomed to astronomical salaries, resembling the transition from awe at millionaires to a nonchalant acceptance of billionaires in society.