Okay, so I wanted to dig into Anthony Rizzo’s contract details. You know, just to see what the guy’s making and how it all breaks down. First thing I did was hit up a bunch of sports websites.
I started skimming through articles, trying to get a general sense of the contract’s structure. It was a two-year deal with the Yankees, that much I knew. But I wanted the specifics, you know? Like, how much guaranteed money did he get? Was there an option for a third year?
So I started jotting down notes. Then I went to the official MLB site, because, you know, gotta go to the source, right? I found some press releases and stuff related to the signing. I cross-referenced everything with the info I had found on the sports sites. Made a few adjustments to my notes.
The Details
Alright, so here’s the breakdown of the contract: two years, $34 million guaranteed. That’s the big number. But there’s more to it.
- Signing Bonus: Nope, nothing.
- Annual Salary: $17 million each year. Simple, clean.
- Club Option: Here’s where it gets interesting. There’s a club option for 2025, also for $17 million. But the buyout is $6 million. So basically, if the Yankees don’t want him for 2025, they gotta pay him $6 million to go away.
After laying it all out like this, I took a step back. I read it over a few times to make sure I wasn’t missing anything. It’s a pretty straightforward deal, but it’s always good to double-check. Then I thought about how this contract stacks up against others in the league. You know, is he getting paid what he’s worth? That kind of thing.
Then I realized, I should probably see how this impacts the Yankees’ payroll, luxury tax, and stuff. So, I went down another rabbit hole. I looked up their current payroll situation and tried to figure out how Rizzo’s contract fits into the bigger picture.
Anyways, that’s the story of how I spent my afternoon. It might sound kinda boring to some, but I find this stuff pretty fascinating. Plus, now I’ve got a solid understanding of Anthony Rizzo’s contract situation, and you can bet I will keep updating it with what I found! Hope you guys find it useful, too!
