karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jul 25, 2012 12:50pm
Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 25, 2012 12:51pm
karen lotz;1233625 wrote:Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
Something like that.
se-alum
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Jul 25, 2012 12:55pm
Are the Reds still paying Griffey Jr.?wildcats20;1233627 wrote:Something like that.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jul 25, 2012 12:59pm
I had to look this up just because I had no idea what you were talking aboutkaren lotz;1233625 wrote:Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
ROFLThe Mets will pay him 25 equal payments of $1,193,248.20 every July 1 from 2011 until 2035, assuming an annual interest rate of 8% during the period 2011–2035
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 25, 2012 1:00pm
se-alum;1233635 wrote:Are the Reds still paying Griffey Jr.?
I haven't ever heard of that.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 25, 2012 1:01pm
LJ;1233643 wrote:I had to look this up just because I had no idea what you were talking about
ROFL
Bobby B was so smart on that contract.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 25, 2012 1:02pm
se-alum;1233635 wrote:Are the Reds still paying Griffey Jr.?
It seemed like he had something like Bonilla's to keep the Reds low enough to sign others.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 25, 2012 1:04pm
Yea, pretty sure he's getting a million or 2 a year until he's like 60. I'll do some quick digging.Ironman92;1233648 wrote:It seemed like he had something like Bonilla's to keep the Reds low enough to sign others.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 25, 2012 1:04pm
Wow that's idiotic on the Mets part.LJ;1233643 wrote:I had to look this up just because I had no idea what you were talking about
ROFL
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 25, 2012 1:15pm
From Hal McCoy.From what I understand, the Reds will be paying Ken Griffey Jr. a million or two a year until he is 62 years old, a deferred contract put together by former GM Jim Bowden, who, fortunately, is no longer paid by the Reds.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jul 25, 2012 1:30pm
I think signing Votto to such an extensive contract was a head scratcher.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jul 25, 2012 1:31pm
Yeah, Griffey, BB, and a few others got these kind of deals. It started to get a popular. I dont know if it is that popular nowadays.,
I didnt like it then becuase the reds were always talking what their payroll would be and was wondering if the reds, down the road, would use it as an excuse they were still paying him
I didnt like it then becuase the reds were always talking what their payroll would be and was wondering if the reds, down the road, would use it as an excuse they were still paying him
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 25, 2012 1:57pm
Sadly, this probably ranks around #5 or so on current Mets horrible contracts. Thankfully, the putrid contracts of Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo are finally off the books.karen lotz;1233625 wrote:Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
Not sure which GM I prefer: Minaya, who bid against himself in signing below-average talent for premium contracts, or Alderson, who outside of the Giants' brainfart in dealing the Mets Zach Wheeler hasn't done a thing of worth.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jul 25, 2012 2:31pm
No player is worth that money, no doubt about that.ernest_t_bass;1233674 wrote:I think signing Votto to such an extensive contract was a head scratcher.
BUT..........it is about the market value of a rising star that is expected to be one for years and years to come.
I think the the resigning of him put to rest alot of talk and speculation about him, the team, and brought stability and showed the players and fans that they are serious about winning.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Jul 26, 2012 10:20pm
karen lotz;1233625 wrote:Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
BigAppleBuckeye;1233719 wrote:Sadly, this probably ranks around #5 or so on current Mets horrible contracts. Thankfully, the putrid contracts of Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo are finally off the books.
Not sure which GM I prefer: Minaya, who bid against himself in signing below-average talent for premium contracts, or Alderson, who outside of the Giants' brainfart in dealing the Mets Zach Wheeler hasn't done a thing of worth.
Sounds like the Mets should just stay away from former Pirates players.BigAppleBuckeye;1233434 wrote:What are the worst contracts in MLB history? I will start ... the one and only JASON BAY:
4 year contract -- $66 million
In 2 1/2 seasons with the Mets, check out these TOTAL numbers:
1,017 AB
217 hits
.244 BA
23 HR
112 RBI
118 runs
23 SB
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jul 26, 2012 10:25pm
Commander of Awesome;1233508 wrote:Adam Dunn in MLB.
How dare you.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jul 27, 2012 10:26am
Tim Lincecum in the first of his 2 year/$41 million deal. He has only went on to go 4-11 with a 5.88 ERA. This guy has officially lost it