Comments on: Color By Numbers: Show Me the Money http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:07:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Mr OK Jazz Tokyo http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270890 Mr OK Jazz Tokyo Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:37:04 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270890 Frank Viola was once MLB's highest paid player?? Frank Viola was once MLB’s highest paid player??

]]> By: Start Spreading the News http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270885 Start Spreading the News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:43:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270885 For those wondering, ARod's contract, assuming 2% inflation, is worth $244.78M in year 1 dollars. If it were backloaded, it would be worth $240.78M. Pujols' is worth $217.26M. If his were front loaded, it would be $222.48M. For those wondering, ARod’s contract, assuming 2% inflation, is worth $244.78M in year 1 dollars. If it were backloaded, it would be worth $240.78M.

Pujols’ is worth $217.26M. If his were front loaded, it would be $222.48M.

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270881 William Juliano Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:08:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270881 [4] Luxury tax implications aside, a back loaded contract is always more team friendly because of the time value of money. Front loading a contract is kind of like withholding too much money from your paycheck. When you get your refund, you think you made out better, but in reality, you've given the government an interest free loan. [4] Luxury tax implications aside, a back loaded contract is always more team friendly because of the time value of money. Front loading a contract is kind of like withholding too much money from your paycheck. When you get your refund, you think you made out better, but in reality, you’ve given the government an interest free loan.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270879 Alex Belth Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:06:10 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270879 4) Interesting. Though, as mentioned, A Rod's salary could be bumped up in later years if he makes certain bonus marks. 4) Interesting. Though, as mentioned, A Rod’s salary could be bumped up in later years if he makes certain bonus marks.

]]> By: Shaun P. http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270878 Shaun P. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:58:25 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270878 The funny thing about A-Rod's second contract is that, relatively speaking of course, its quite team friendly in that its really front-loaded. Here is the progression of salary over the years: $27M $32M $32M $31M $29M $28M $25M $21M $20M $20M In contrast, here is Pujols, which is team-friendly for the next two years (probably because of Vernon Wells): $12M(!) $16M $23M $24M $25M $26M $27M $28M $29M $30M The funny thing about A-Rod’s second contract is that, relatively speaking of course, its quite team friendly in that its really front-loaded. Here is the progression of salary over the years:

$27M
$32M
$32M
$31M
$29M
$28M
$25M
$21M
$20M
$20M

In contrast, here is Pujols, which is team-friendly for the next two years (probably because of Vernon Wells):
$12M(!)
$16M
$23M
$24M
$25M
$26M
$27M
$28M
$29M
$30M

]]> By: William Juliano http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270877 William Juliano Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:54:53 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270877 If I had to guess, I'd say Mike Stanton has the best chance of breaking the bank. He is young, extremely talented, and plays for a team that may not be able to afford signing him to an early extension (esp. if this year's spending spree backfires). If I had to guess, I’d say Mike Stanton has the best chance of breaking the bank. He is young, extremely talented, and plays for a team that may not be able to afford signing him to an early extension (esp. if this year’s spending spree backfires).

]]> By: Jon DeRosa http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270875 Jon DeRosa Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:22:16 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270875 I think we'll need to see 2 things happen. A player come up ver young, starting his service clock at 19 or 20. And that player cannot sign one of those contracts that are popular now that will buy out the first year or two of free agency. If the mega contract can span the 25-35 yr old seasons, then some team might do it. I think we’ll need to see 2 things happen. A player come up ver young, starting his service clock at 19 or 20. And that player cannot sign one of those contracts that are popular now that will buy out the first year or two of free agency. If the mega contract can span the 25-35 yr old seasons, then some team might do it.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2012/01/27/color-by-numbers-show-me-the-money/#comment-270874 Alex Belth Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:13:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=79257#comment-270874 I don't know. I think Alex is going to remain in this spot for a while. And the guy that beats him might be more dollars per year but won't have a 10 year deal. I don’t know. I think Alex is going to remain in this spot for a while. And the guy that beats him might be more dollars per year but won’t have a 10 year deal.

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