Jason Heyward, set for life with $184million for being a bum....

danwinkler · 06-05-18, 02:44 PM

Current Contract

Jason Heyward signed a 8 year / $184,000,000 contract in 2016 with the Chicago Cubs, including a $20,000,000 signing bonus, $184,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $23,000,000. In 2018, Heyward will earn a base salary of $21,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $28,166,667.

CONTRACT:

8 yr(s) / $184,000,000

SIGNING BONUS:

$20,000,000

AVERAGE SALARY:

$23,000,000

FREE AGENT:

2024 / UFA

2016	26		$15,000,000	$6,666,666	$21,666,666	$21,666,666
2017	27		$21,500,000	$6,666,666	$28,166,666	$28,166,666
2018	28		$21,500,000	$6,666,667	$28,166,667	$28,166,667
2019	29		$20,000,000	$2,500,000	$22,500,000	$22,500,000
2020	30		$21,000,000	$2,500,000	$23,500,000	$23,500,000
2021	31		$21,000,000	$2,500,000	$23,500,000	$23,500,000
2022	32		$22,000,000	$2,500,000	$24,500,000	$24,500,000
2023	33		$22,000,000	$2,500,000	$24,500,000	$24,500,000
2024	34	UFA
Contract Notes: Can opt out after the 2018 season If applicable Heyward can opt in after 2019 with 550 PA in that season. Signing Bonus: $20 million (fully deferred at $5M each April 1st from 2024-2027, protected) If an opt-out is exercised, the signing bonus is paid immediately Present day contract valued at $179,885,463 due to deferred bonus Full no trade clause 2016-18 Partial no trade clause 2019-20