Worst contract in pro sports

AlohaStyle · 10-05-2011, 01:25 AM

Bobby Bonilla - The Mets traded him to Baltimore in 1995. In 2000, we learned the Mets agreed to pay out the remainder of Bonilla's contract by deferring the $5.9 million that he was due. 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.

You got to give Bonilla credit for accepting one of the best retirement programs ever! LOL

The absolute worst I think - Mike Hampton, Pitcher for Colorado $121 mil for 8 years.
Was traded in 2001 to Colorado... at Coors Field he went 21-28 with a 5.75 ERA over two seasons before being dealt to the Marlins then Braves with a last year ERA of 6.15. Had a couple decent years but then injuries hit him hard. The Rockies were still on the hook for his salary and then $6 million buyout in 2009.

10-05-2011, 01:25 AM	#20
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Worst contract in pro sports Bobby Bonilla - The Mets traded him to Baltimore in 1995. In 2000, we learned the Mets agreed to pay out the remainder of Bonilla's contract by deferring the $5.9 million that he was due. 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. You got to give Bonilla credit for accepting one of the best retirement programs ever! LOL The absolute worst I think - Mike Hampton, Pitcher for Colorado $121 mil for 8 years. Was traded in 2001 to Colorado... at Coors Field he went 21-28 with a 5.75 ERA over two seasons before being dealt to the Marlins then Braves with a last year ERA of 6.15. Had a couple decent years but then injuries hit him hard. The Rockies were still on the hook for his salary and then $6 million buyout in 2009.

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