Bobby Bonilla Day: Why Mets Pay $1.19M Every July 1 Till 2035!

It’s Bobby Bonilla Day! Like every July 1, the retired MLB star gets $1.19 million from the New York Mets — and will until 2035!

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Bonilla last played for the Mets in 1999, but thanks to a unique deal, he receives nearly $1.2M yearly with 8% interest!

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In 2000, the Mets owed Bonilla $5.9M. Instead of paying upfront, they spread it over 25 years with interest — a move tied to Bernie Madoff’s firm!

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The Mets hoped Madoff’s high returns would cover Bonilla’s deferred salary. But after the Madoff scandal, the plan backfired badly.

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This isn’t the only deferred money deal in baseball. Players like Max Scherzer, Chris Davis, and Manny Ramírez are also still getting paid!

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Chris Davis is owed $59M over 15 years by the Orioles. He’s set to collect through 2037 — just like Bonilla's second contract!

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Shohei Ohtani’s $700M Dodgers deal defers $680M! He earns just $2M yearly until 2034, then $68M/year for 10 years — the modern Bonilla?

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Ironically, Bonilla earns more this season than many current MLB stars — all without swinging a bat since 2001!

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