A couple whacky things about his contract. Yes, it's 1-2 years less than what the Rangers and Yanks offered, and yes its less total in gauranteed money. HOWEVER, many people are failing to emphasize that the 6th year vests under pretty ordinary circumstances (either 200 IP in 2015 or 400 between 2014 and 2015). Furthermore, that 6th year is....27.5 Million (million) dollars (dollars). That's a $#!% ton! Even more impressive, if that option does not vest, the buy-out is...12.5 Million (million) dollars (dollars). That is a #$!% ton of money, just to walk away! I've read this in just about any article mentioning the contract details, so just check ESPN for one of them. I can't believe he's a Phillie, but hopefully this contract (plus Ryan Howard's absurd contract and Halladay's $20M/year) cripples the Phillies financially. They'll have these 4 guys this year, but Oswalt is gone after 2011 and Halladay is FA after 2012. So it's not like they'll have this rotation for as long as Lee is here. I do, however, have a feeling that 2011 is gonna be the year of the Phillie. phrack.
-Natron (12/15/10)
Response 1:
I read this email the other day (very briefly - briefly enough that I thought I didn't have a response). But there isn't actually much to respond TO. I did share this contract detail with a coworker, though. Basically, he's making a boatload in 2016 unless he CANNOT pitch. In which case he'll still make at least $12.5M. Maybe the Phils'll be crippled. But then again, if they're not trading for people, they may also be cultivating a beautiful pharm...
-StanO (12/18/10)
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