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Worst Contracts in MLB

  • karen lotz
    Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
  • wildcats20
    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
    wildcats20;1233627 wrote:Something like that.
    Are the Reds still paying Griffey Jr.?
  • LJ
    karen lotz;1233625 wrote:Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
    I had to look this up just because I had no idea what you were talking about
    The 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
    ROFL
  • wildcats20
    se-alum;1233635 wrote:Are the Reds still paying Griffey Jr.?

    I haven't ever heard of that.
  • Ironman92
    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
    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
    Ironman92;1233648 wrote:It seemed like he had something like Bonilla's to keep the Reds low enough to sign others.
    Yea, pretty sure he's getting a million or 2 a year until he's like 60. I'll do some quick digging.
  • Commander of Awesome
    LJ;1233643 wrote:I had to look this up just because I had no idea what you were talking about



    ROFL
    Wow that's idiotic on the Mets part.
  • se-alum
    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.
    From Hal McCoy.
  • ernest_t_bass
    I think signing Votto to such an extensive contract was a head scratcher.
  • thavoice
    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
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    karen lotz;1233625 wrote:Aren't the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla a couple million a year until 2027 or thereabouts?
    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.
  • thavoice
    ernest_t_bass;1233674 wrote:I think signing Votto to such an extensive contract was a head scratcher.
    No player is worth that money, no doubt about that.


    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
    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.
    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
    Sounds like the Mets should just stay away from former Pirates players.
  • Terry_Tate
    Commander of Awesome;1233508 wrote:Adam Dunn in MLB.

    How dare you.
  • Classyposter58
    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