For perspective, here are the largest contracts in history:
1. Alex Rodriguez, $275,000,000 (2008-17)
2. Alex Rodriguez, $252,000,000 (2001-10)
3. Albert Pujols, $240,000,000 [SIZE=78%](2012-21)[/SIZE]
. . . Robinson Cano, $240,000,000 [SIZE=78%](2014-23)[/SIZE]
5. Joey Votto, $225,000,000 [SIZE=78%](2014-23) [/SIZE]
6. Prince Fielder, $214,000,000 [SIZE=78%](2012-20) [/SIZE]
7. Derek Jeter, $189,000,000 (2001-10)
8. Joe Mauer, $184,000,000 (2011-18)
9. Mark Teixeira, $180,000,000 (2009-16)
. . . Justin Verlander, $180,000,000 (2013-19)
So Kershaw will rank 6th and be the top pitcher, beating out Verlander by $35m.
By AAV (pitchers only):
1. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286[SIZE=78%] (2013-19)
2. Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
3. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)[/SIZE]
4. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 [SIZE=78%](2012-16) [/SIZE]
5. Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 [SIZE=78%](2013-18)[/SIZE]
So Kershaw will top Verlander by $5m per year.