Or a dumb GM like this

@@littleblackduck3134not necessarily dumb at all. Just look at it this way. That million dollar which was deferred each year was earning interest or was invested at a decent rate of return. Also, a million dollars against the salary cap isn’t very much.

Although this isn't the only long term deferral arrangement, it's definitely the best example. Plus that Bernie Madoff angle makes this one even more notable. At least the team has embraced this day now and can make a celebration out of it, giving them an extra little marketing perk.

Besides the Bernie Madoff angle, this one sticks out because Bonilla was such a jerk and a bust as a Met. It's the last type of person who should be getting this kind of money actually getting this kind of money. Nice guy Joe Blow getting deferred money to cover his old age is smart business, but not that attention-grabbing.

That was a long time ago.

10 billion a year tv contract(s).

Bonilla gets about 1.2 million every July 1 from the Mets. 1.2 million for an organization like the Mets is pennies. Bonilla never has to worry about his finances. Everyone needs an agent like his.

I BELIEVE IT IS AND HE GETS IT UNTIL 2028!!

It’s the Dodgers who will have the last laugh and already laughing. Ohtani is bringing in millions and eventually billions for the Dodgers. Look at all the advertising revenue the Dodgers are receiving from Japanese companies. Also, the Dodgers are counting on inflation and a rising salary cap. This move also pushes the bar for other teams. It was like with Shaq. If Ohtani is worth 700 million then an upcoming star might be worth 500 million. Now franchises have to pony up or decide to let the player go. The Dodgers have other expiring contracts which are more front loaded. Chris Taylor is like 30 million but once he’s done that frees up cap space. Ohtani is only taking up 2 million in cap space each year for 10 years.