Every July 1st, the New York Mets pay former player Bobby Bonilla $1,193,248.20 as part of a deferred payment contract. This arrangement, which began in 2011, will continue until 2035, totaling 25 annual payments. Bonilla, who last played in Major League Baseball in 2001, receives this payment as part of a buyout deal. As of today, the 61-year-old has received 14 installments, amounting to $16,705,474.80. There are 11 installments remaining, totaling $11,932,482. This unique financial arrangement has become an unofficial holiday among Mets fans, often referred to as 'Bobby Bonilla Day.' The Mets have paid him to not play the 2000 season.
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day for all who observe! https://t.co/JbsMK33EJz
Also, Happy Bobby Bonilla Day to retirement planners everywhere!
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Only 11 years and $11.9 million to go! https://t.co/68Xr4ywjfY
Bobby Bonilla isn’t alone, getting paid today. The Nats are paying $15M to Max Scherzer. Ken Griffey Jr. gets his last payment of $3.59M from the Reds. Manny Ramirez gets $1.96 million from the Red Sox.
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Every July 1st from 2011 to 2035, the New York Mets pay Bonilla—who retired 23 years ago—$1,193,248.20 as a part of his buyout deal. Only 11 years and $11.9 million to go! https://t.co/KtsrLgVJEv
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Every July 1st from 2011 to 2035, the New York Mets pay Bonilla—who retired 20 years ago—$1,193,248.20 as a part of his buyout deal. Only 11 years and $11.9 million to go! https://t.co/JLnp6rc1sU
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day: Bonilla is set to collect $1.193 million from the NY Mets today, as he will each July 1st through the year 2035, which is $208,000 more than the $985,000 base salary that 49ers QB Brock Purdy will make this season. https://t.co/U7pBRLKvVq
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day 2024! Here's how much he's earned after retiring and what he's owed now https://t.co/6fECwTM2w3 https://t.co/L6c97gNPWi
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! https://t.co/SBrT8nFaht
Happy Bobby Bonilla day to all who celebrate! The 61-year-old bags another $1.19M from the Mets, & $500k from the Orioles today thanks to two deferred payment contracts. The Mets deferrals run thru 2035. https://t.co/cBqbOKjvUB
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!⚾️ On this day, July 1st, the former Met receives a check for $1,193,248.20 He last played #MLB in 2001. He started receiving the deferred contract payment in 2011 and will be paid annually through 2035 https://t.co/N1C9Gl71vw
Today, the Mets will pay Bobby Bonilla his 14th installment of $1,193,248.20. The Mets have, so far, paid $16,705,474.40 for him to NOT PLAY the 2000 season. There are 11 installments left, totalling $11,932,482. https://t.co/fkLoc3fhqT
Mets have turned Bobby Bonilla Day into an unofficial holiday: ‘Like my birthday’ https://t.co/9b8Y7uvdP7 https://t.co/E2Spq3X6Cq
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day. Bobby gets his 14th installment of $1,193,248.20 today. There's 11 years and $11,932,482 left. The Mets have paid him $16,705,474.8 so far for him to *not play* the 2000 season. https://t.co/MABQvc8zE5