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Aroldis Chapman did something he's never done while giving up a ninth-inning grand slam

Aroldis Chapman and the Yankees have huge problems.

bobby bonilla - USA Today
7:17am PDT - July 1st, 2021

MLB fans created so many memes to celebrate Bobby Bonilla getting paid by the Mets again

Bobby Bonilla gets paid again today!

bobby bonilla - USA Today
6:49am PDT - July 1st, 2021

Bobby Bonilla Day: Mets embrace mock holiday that pays former slugger, 'No one forgets July 1'

It's the mock holiday that Mets' fans love to hate: Bobby Bonilla Day. And instead of hiding from the contract albatross, the Mets embrace it.

bobby bonilla - USA Today
5:14am PDT - July 1st, 2021

'No idea what to expect': All eyes on Major League Baseball as Spring Training 2.0 gets underway

This will be a training camp, played in every team's home ballpark instead of their traditional spring-training facilities in Florida and Arizona

bobby bonilla - USA Today
9:04am PDT - July 2nd, 2020

CJ McCollum, Spencer Dinwiddie Discuss Bobby Bonilla's Mets Contract on Twitter

Former MLB outfielder Bobby Bonilla has received  $1,193,248.20  per year every July 1 for a decade from the New York Mets, his old team, as part of a contract buyout agreement made in 2000...

bobby bonilla - Bleacher Report
5:55pm PDT - July 1st, 2020

On The Money: Economists warn new COVID-19 surge may kneecap recovery | Fed officials fear second wave will cause deeper recession | US, Mexico set for new post-NAFTA trade era

Happy Wednesday and welcome back to On The Money, where we're also wishing you a Happy...

bobby bonilla - The Hill
3:52pm PDT - July 1st, 2020

Why the Mets are still paying Bobby Bonilla $1.2M every year until 2035

Former major league baseball player Bobby Bonilla hasn't played for the New York Mets since 1999. However, the team continues to pay him nearly $1.2 million every July 1 until 2035 in an unusual deal that's connected in a way to convicted financier Bernie Mad…

bobby bonilla - CBS News
1:38pm PDT - July 1st, 2020

Opinion: There is no contract more legendary than Bobby Bonilla's deal

There are hundreds of players who have received deferred salaries over the years, but no contract is more legendary than Bobby Bonilla's deal.

bobby bonilla - USA Today
7:25am PDT - July 1st, 2020

Bobby Bonilla's Career Earnings, Future Contract Payments from Mets

It has been 21 years since Bobby Bonilla last played a game for the New York Mets , but for the 10th year in a row, he is set to receive a hefty check from his former team...

bobby bonilla - Bleacher Report
6:36am PDT - July 1st, 2020

Bobby Bonilla Day: 8 other MLB players getting paid while not playing

July 1 always marks Bobby Bonilla Day, the annual reminder that the New York Mets pay the former slugger $1.19 million a year in deferred money until 2035. In other words, he’s gotten paid a …

bobby bonilla - USA Today
5:05am PDT - July 1st, 2020

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why the New York Mets pay him $1.19 million each July 1

Every July 1 from 2011-2035, the New York Mets dole out $1.19 million to Bobby Bonilla, who hasn't played for them since 1999.

bobby bonilla - USA Today
3:45am PDT - July 1st, 2020

He hasn't played in MLB in nearly two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035

It's July 1, which is also known as Bobby Bonilla Day. The former slugger retired in 2001 with the St. Louis Cardinals, but he has been collecting a check of nearly $1.2 million every year from the New York Mets on July 1 for the last two decades.

bobby bonilla - CNN
12:07am PDT - July 1st, 2020

This guy hasn't played in the MLB since 1999. But one team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! If you don't know who that is, allow us to introduce you to your new professional and financial role model.

bobby bonilla - CNN
7:17am PDT - July 1st, 2019

Max Scherzer is the greatest free agent signing in D.C. sports history

The Nats' ace edges out Redskins legend John Riggins.

bobby bonilla - The Washington Post
4:00am PDT - June 21st, 2019

Man earns $1.6 million a year for doing nothing

CHANCES are you’ve never heard of Bobby Bonilla and that’s perfectly fine — but one thing you should know is he holds one of the greatest contracts any person could ever dream of.

bobby bonilla - News.com.au
3:10pm PDT - July 1st, 2018

For agent who brokered Bobby Bonilla Day, 'I'm just happy that he's happy'

The Mets figured it would be cheaper providing Bobby Bonilla 25 payments at 8% interest than paying the last year of his five-year, $29 million deal.

bobby bonilla - USA Today
11:40am PDT - July 1st, 2018

GOP incumbents ousted in Oklahoma amid teacher challenges

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At least six Republican incumbents were bounced from office during Oklahoma's primary election, including several who were targeted by pro-education groups.

bobby bonilla - Associated Press
10:51pm PDT - June 26th, 2018

Major League Baseball roundup: Boston's Sale overpowers Seattle

Chris Sale struck out 13 in seven innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.

bobby bonilla - Reuters
2:21am PDT - June 25th, 2018

Major League Baseball roundup: Boston's Sale overpowers Seattle

Chris Sale struck out 13 in seven innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.

bobby bonilla - Reuters
2:21am PDT - June 25th, 2018

MLB roundup: Boston's Sale overpowers Seattle

Chris Sale struck out 13 in seven innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.Sale (7-4)...

bobby bonilla - Daily Mail
6:41pm PDT - June 24th, 2018

Moncada drives in six as White Sox rout Athletics

The Oakland Athletics set a major league record for consecutive road games with a home run, but the host Chicago White Sox erupted with two big innings for...

bobby bonilla - Daily Mail
2:11pm PDT - June 24th, 2018

6 of the most-asked sports questions, answered

Why does baseball have nine innings?

bobby bonilla - USA Today
5:25am PDT - April 18th, 2018

6 of the most-asked sports questions, answered

Why does baseball have nine innings?

bobby bonilla - USA Today
5:16am PDT - April 18th, 2018

Puerto Rico series a homecoming for Twins, Indians

Jose Berrios of Minnesota and Francisco Lindor of Cleveland reflect on the larger purpose of their two-game series in Puerto Rico

bobby bonilla - Fox Sports
5:38pm PDT - April 16th, 2018

For some, MLB's Puerto Rico trip is a homecoming

GUYABO, Puerto Rico (AP) Cleveland star Francisco Lindor held a baseball in his hand, ready to pitch, and asked the young boy standing at home plate if he knew how to swing a bat.

bobby bonilla - Fox Sports
1:31pm PDT - April 16th, 2018

Worst contract in the history of all sports. Don’t mention Bobby Bonilla and don’t mention John Wall. Don’t mention the damn market. This is nuts. $304 million for a guy who can’t even go left! https://t.co/yO5x7wVne2

Shaad (@Shaad_25)
8:24am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @threeinningfan: Celebrating the most famous deferred contract in baseball: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day. Here it all is in a minute: just ho…

Thomas Throop (@blackcreek26)
6:46pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @6rendanCollins: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day to everybody who celebrates

(@45pbona)
2:23pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @1blunt1plane: they need to give RBs a Bobby Bonilla type deal lol half a mill a year for 30 years or sum

The Myth 8️⃣, The Legend 2️⃣4️⃣ (@Dat_Boi_Ken)
10:27am PDT - July 24th, 2023

they need to give RBs a Bobby Bonilla type deal lol half a mill a year for 30 years or sum

thb (@1blunt1plane)
10:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @RoadTwoNowhere: OTD 1993 leaving Dodger Stadium with Bobby Bonilla and Eric Davis, Vince Coleman throws a lit M80 into a crowd of fans.…

Did Brankees Win? Yankees and Braves (@DidBrankeesWin)
7:04am PDT - July 24th, 2023
OTD 1993 leaving Dodger Stadium with Bobby Bonilla and Eric Davis, Vince Coleman throws a lit M80 into a crowd of fans. It explodes, injuring 3, including a 2-year-old who sustains 2nd-degree burns and a lacerated right cornea. The incident ultimately ends Coleman's Mets' career. https://t.co/iS2RobU3g8

OTD 1993 leaving Dodger Stadium with Bobby Bonilla and Eric Davis, Vince Coleman throws a lit M80 into a crowd of fans. It explodes, injuring 3, including a 2-year-old who sustains 2nd-degree burns and a lacerated right cornea. The incident ultimately ends Coleman's Mets' career. https://t.co/iS2RobU3g8

Road To Nowhere (@RoadTwoNowhere)
7:03am PDT - July 24th, 2023

Bobby Bonilla and the deal of a lifetime https://t.co/Z3rTlOLqYN

MSN Canada (@MSNca)
5:22am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @Helemanu: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day, for those who celebrate. https://t.co/USf6DdcBDu

RT @Helemanu: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day, for those who celebrate. https://t.co/USf6DdcBDu

Fleur (@Fleur__4407)
12:53am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @BryanHoch: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day to all who celebrate

(@jakob_hodg6798)
7:53pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MLBJesus: A blessed Bobby Bonilla Day to all the Faithful.

(@GatlinEste79313)
7:41pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Connie Mack World Series opening ceremonies, 2023, Farmington NM, some of the biggest names in baseball get their start here as high school ball players, Griffey Jr, Jim Abbot, Wade Boggs , Bobby Bonilla, Mike Trout, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Schmidt. Here’s to the legends to come! https://t.co/xlQ2RsLEW6

Connie Mack World Series opening ceremonies, 2023, Farmington NM, some of the biggest names in baseball get their start here as high school ball players, Griffey Jr, Jim Abbot, Wade Boggs , Bobby Bonilla, Mike Trout, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Schmidt. Here’s to the legends to come! https://t.co/xlQ2RsLEW6

D&D's Cards and Collectibles (@DDsCandC)
7:35pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Does anyone know when Elon’s first interest payment date is? We need to have the same energy with that like we do Bobby Bonilla Day

Matt (@academicfabe)
11:13am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Lol this rifftrax episode just had a Bobby Bonilla day joke

helluva bottom carter (@HelluvaBttmCrtr)
9:57am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
7/23/86
The #WhiteSox trade Bobby Bonilla to the Pirates for Jose DeLeon. Here is the rest of the action for July 23rd in 1980s Baseball: https://t.co/OeHcVD24KZ https://t.co/R75RnvIRWy

7/23/86 The #WhiteSox trade Bobby Bonilla to the Pirates for Jose DeLeon. Here is the rest of the action for July 23rd in 1980s Baseball: https://t.co/OeHcVD24KZ https://t.co/R75RnvIRWy

⚾ J. Daniel ⚾ (@JDaniel2033)
7:15am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Check out BOBBY BONILLA baseball card vintage (error NO dot after INC) https://t.co/vKdpJPaKtL #eBay via @eBay

BIG JUAN (@ILOVEYO13748806)
9:19pm PDT - July 22nd, 2023

Max has a *player* option for $43.33MM in 2024. No other team is TOUCHING that contract, they'd be insane to do so. Enjoy, @Mets! Almost Bobby Bonilla bad... on second thought, probably worse. https://t.co/A5oqc9CSVO

Ryan Schuiling (@RyanSchuiling)
6:13pm PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @cmdonohue: I'd buy Caps season tickets even though I live in NC. I'd buy out the rest of Chris Davis' contract. I'd sue the Mets for so…

Conor O'Neill (@ConorONeill_DI)
3:49pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

I'd buy Caps season tickets even though I live in NC. I'd buy out the rest of Chris Davis' contract. I'd sue the Mets for some ridiculous reason so they have to continue to pay Bobby Bonilla's family for 2 more generations. I'd buy a Zamboni and convert it into a lawn mower. https://t.co/EVFl7lT2SN

Colin Donohue (@cmdonohue)
2:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

#immaculategrid Bobby Bonilla qualifies for; 8 teams; Pirates, Mets, Orioles, Marlins, Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox 100 Rs; Pirates, Os 40 2Bs; Pirates 10 3Bs; Pirates 30 HRs; Pirates, Mets 100 RBI; Bucs, Os .300 AVG; Bucs All-Star; Bucs, Mets Silver Slugger; Pirates https://t.co/5cxkqCZFPB

Immaculate Grid Fan (tips and sharing) (@AlexanderRain77)
1:21pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

Today I got to tell my Dad about Bobby Bonilla day and his smile was so big y'all https://t.co/2e2Ohx3cmB

Todd Anderson (@TandyMTG)
11:16am PDT - July 19th, 2023

In 2000, Bobby Bonilla traded $5.9M in salary for deferred payments totaling $29.8M (8% implied return). Everyone thinks he is a genius, but actually he would have made more money if he had instead traded the salary for a share of the New York Mets (8.2% implied return).

hello@upwarding.com (@UpwardingLife)
8:16am PDT - July 19th, 2023
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James Vazquez (@JamesVazqu74448)
9:08pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

CF Lance Johnson RF Dave Martinez DH Ron Kittle 1B Bobby Bonilla DH John Kruk 3B Tim Hulett 2B Norberto Martin SS Scott Fletcher C Ron Karkovice P Britt Burns https://t.co/BOlYuCDh1y

Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse)
3:37pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

Per Source: Mets are actively shopping Bobby Bonilla’s contract to other teams. #LGM

Real Patriot (@Real_Patriot_NY)
12:35pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

Maybe they gotta start Bobby Bonilla’ing RB contracts

SKOL Jordan (@97jaj)
12:29pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

Was discussing the Bobby Bonilla contract thing last night and I’m struggling to understand how any reasonable person thought it was smarter to pay $30 million instead of $6 no matter WHAT money they thought they might get.

Lauren J (@thespinzone)
11:46am PDT - July 18th, 2023

This is Atlanta United’s Bobby Bonilla day!! #wearethea https://t.co/9XGumb2nku

Tommy ⭐️ (@TommyATL96)
10:11am PDT - July 18th, 2023

Doesn't Bobby Bonilla prove taking the payout over time pays off vs lump sum? @dpshow @HiMyNameIsSeton

Zach Polvino (@zjpolvino)
6:56am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @darrenrovell: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Bobby gets his 13th installment of $1,193,248.20 today. The Mets have so far paid him $15,512,…

(slim)THIQUE (@Double_OD)
3:33am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @brianbman3: Too many Bobby Bonilla Day tweets #RateLimitExceeded #GoodbyeTwitter

emily (@EmilyEmerson198)
6:44am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @TheOriginalRD: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day to all who celebrate.

Florence Ashley (@Florence_6093)
6:39am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @JakeTheBullfrog: @TheyCallMeMrYu Drop all the high priced players and rebuild them with trades and the Mets farm system. New GM: David…

JP Stetar (@JakeTheBullfrog)
2:22am PDT - July 17th, 2023

I am not asking for much, but I think it is about time someone offers me the Bobby Bonilla deal

Joshua B. Hoe (@JoshuaBHoe)
5:49pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @Forbes: Forget Bobby Bonilla. Chris Davis Leads MLB’s Highest-Paid Retired Players In 2023. https://t.co/QBNxh3ZCzA by @JustBirny https…

(@NetwebINc)
5:40pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

If Scott Harris has any balls, he would Bobby Bonilla this piece of trash https://t.co/03rtaNwk9V

Frank Vajcner (@frank_vajcner)
3:42pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

I am ready to do a Bobby Bonilla on Javier Baez.

Cameron (@CameronKanachki)
3:29pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @Forbes: Forget Bobby Bonilla. Chris Davis Leads MLB’s Highest-Paid Retired Players In 2023. https://t.co/QBNxh3ZCzA by @JustBirny https…

ka$hMire' (@MoneyMakin_Mire)
3:07pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @Forbes: Forget Bobby Bonilla. Chris Davis Leads MLB’s Highest-Paid Retired Players In 2023. https://t.co/QBNxh3ZCzA by @JustBirny https…

Amilee Gross (@GrossAmilee)
3:05pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

An agreement entails annual payments of approximately $1.2 million for 25 years, starting from July 1, 2011, until July 1, 2035. As a result, each year on July 1, sports fans celebrate this unusual contract, dubbing it Bobby Bonilla Day. https://t.co/mXy0c7V7m3

Jason Peringer (@JasonPeringer)
3:02pm PDT - July 16th, 2023