[danwinkler]

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

YEAR AGE STATUS BASE SALARY SIGNING BONUS TOTAL SALARY ADJUSTED SALARY 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

[Bluehorseshoe]

https://www.sportsbookreview.com/for...8-184-mil.html

[danwinkler]

how did they pull that off....he didn't do anything special before that in the majors and all he had was good scouting report from minors as good prospect.

[cincinnatikid513]

he should def opt out and test the market

[danwinkler]

he should def opt out and test the market

he would get $ 1 million offers or no offers at all.

[cincinnatikid513]

he would get $ 1 million offers or no offers at all.

i know, guy was lucky cubs over paid he can enjoy being avg rest of his life

[jjgold]

Blame general managers this guy I couldn’t play in a minor league team

[El Terrible]

I grew up at Wrigley field and watch every Cub game, and I can't tell you how many times i've wanted to put a stick of dynamite in his mouth and lite it.

He's got the ground out to 2nd perfected....If I was still bookin bets i'd give 1/9 odds on it everytime he steps to the plate..In his defense though, he just had a great road trip

[El Terrible]

how did they pull that off....he didn't do anything special before that in the majors and all he had was good scouting report from minors as good prospect.

That was a big swing and a miss, and Yu Darvish is lookin like another.. I tweeted Theo and Jed and told them to keep Jake Arrietta, but they did'nt listen. I got a Big C-Band dish, DirecTV and Dish network and watch all the Local Chicago sports shows whenever I'm home, and whenever anyone talks about Heyward being a total bust someone always brings up his "Legendary" pep talk during the rain delay in game 7 of the world Series in Cleveland. Like that was worth the price of the contract and as if the Cubs couldnt have possibly won the World Series without that?

[newguy]

Forbes estimated that the value of Cubs franchise increased by at least $300m for winning World Series. Many players have said it was Heywards speech during the rain delay in game 7 that spurred them on to the win. His defensive ability is worth something - and he is one of most liked guys in the clubhouse so while everyone would like to see more - it’s far from robbery what he did. As a lifelong cubs fan - the more I read about him the more I like him.

For example - David Ross’ last year Heyward paid for a suite at every hotel the cubs stayed at for every road game that year so Ross’ family could travel with him that retirement year. Things like that are worth something in a clubhouse.

[El Terrible]

Forbes estimated that the value of Cubs franchise increased by at least $300m for winning World Series. Many players have said it was Heywards speech during the rain delay in game 7 that spurred them on to the win. His defensive ability is worth something - and he is one of most liked guys in the clubhouse so while everyone would like to see more - it’s far from robbery what he did. As a lifelong cubs fan - the more I read about him the more I like him.

For example - David Ross’ last year Heyward paid for a suite at every hotel the cubs stayed at for every road game that year so Ross’ family could travel with him that retirement year. Things like that are worth something in a clubhouse.

I got $1250 on the Cubs to win OVER 93 games and when he's in the lineup its like have two pitchers in the lineup- He's a virtual online RALLY KILLER. That warm and fuzzy stuff you posted is all well and good, BUT IT DONT PAY THE BILLS!

Produce or sit on the bench..Almora and Hap can play the position very well..Well maybe not Hap, but he can hit

Gawdamit!

[CWD]

you never know they dont sign him maybe they dont win world series in 2016

butterfly effect doubt cubs have any regrets

[Clutchut12]

I grew up at Wrigley field and watch every Cub game, and I can't tell you how many times i've wanted to put a stick of dynamite in his mouth and lite it.

He's got the ground out to 2nd perfected....If I was still bookin bets i'd give 1/9 odds on it everytime he steps to the plate..In his defense though, he just had a great road trip

Stop lying el terrible wrigley wasnt even built yet when u were a youngster. Quit feeding us bullshit u old fart!!!!

[JIBBBY]

Yup boys and girls raise your kids up to hit a ball with a stick from the crib and just maybe he'll make millions and millions one day...

Baseball you get paid.. Pitchers especially... Kershaw is loaded...

[hostile takeover]

Teams and the media have always loved this guy. I never understood why.

Cards fans are happy not resigning.

[DigBick86]

Not tonight

[2daBank]

Thank god for the scrubbies outbidding cards for his services. From what I understand we offered him a fairly sizable deal after year he played here, not this stupid money but was way more than he was worth!! Lol

[HockeyRocks]

Why blame the player for making Billionaires look like fools....Until the Billionaires stop giving long term contracts this will continue...Look at Sandoval who Boston paid Millions to for being a fat shyte...