For literal decades, A’s fans have clamored for their team to invest significant money — real money — into the on-field product. On Thursday afternoon, the franchise, at long last, did just that. Just in time for the move to Sacramento. Right-hander Luis Severino has reportedly agreed on a three-year, $67 million contract to join the A’s, eclipsing the six-year, $66 million contract that Eric Chavez signed in 2004 as the largest deal in franchise history. The deal includes a $10 million signing bonus, as well as an opt out following the 2026 season. Since Severino rejected a qualifying offer from the Mets, the A’s will give up their third-highest pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The pact with Severino pushes the A’s payroll into the $100 million range. According to Cot’s Contracts, the A’s have never had a nine-figure Opening Day payroll, the closest being $92 million in 2019. Last year, the team had baseball’s lowest Opening Day payroll at $61.3 million. Prior to signing Severino, the A’s largest contract on a free agent was its three-year, $30 million deal with Billy Butler. Severino