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mahatmakanejeeves

(64,456 posts) Mon Nov 29, 2021, 02:30 PM Nov 2021

Max Scherzer agrees to a free agent contract with the New York Mets

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Max Scherzer agrees to a three-year deal with the New York Mets
The move is a stunning one for the three-time Cy Young Award winner, who spent 6½ seasons battling with the Mets as a member of the ...

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Max Scherzer agrees to a free agent contract with the New York Mets (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2021 OP

Boy howdy, a three year $130 million sweatheart deal! Brother Buzz Nov 2021 #1

I'll tell you one thing: I'm sure glad Scherzer is leaving the NL West Auggie Nov 2021 #2

Scherzer has got one wicked good agent Brother Buzz Nov 2021 #3

LOL ... Excellent! Auggie Nov 2021 #4

Insane. Fool owners and their money. We need revenue sharing and a team salary max and min. Capt. America Dec 2021 #5

Brother Buzz

(38,316 posts)

1. Boy howdy, a three year $130 million sweatheart deal!

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 04:40 PM

Nov 2021

$43 million annually — the highest average annual value in major league history.

The deal includes an opt-out after the second year, so Scherzer can hit the market again at 39 if he chooses.

Auggie

(32,240 posts)

2. I'll tell you one thing: I'm sure glad Scherzer is leaving the NL West

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 07:27 PM

Nov 2021

That's an insane salary for one player. And a huge risk.

Brother Buzz

(38,316 posts)

3. Scherzer has got one wicked good agent

Reply to Auggie (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 08:49 PM

Nov 2021

Max Scherzer’s Career Earnings

2006: One year, $3 million (Diamondbacks)
2007-2010: Four years, $4.3 million (Diamondbacks)
2011: One year, $600,000 (Tigers)
2012: One year, $3.75 million (Tigers)
2013: One year, $6.725 million (Tigers)
2014: One year, $15.525 million (Tigers)
2015-2021: Seven years $215 million (Nationals → Dodgers)
2021-2024: Three years, $130 million (Mets)

TOTAL TO DATE (no deferred money): $139,575,000

TOTAL TO DATE (including deferred money owed): $244,575,000

TOTAL THRU 2024 (including deferred money owed): $374,575,00

As part of his contract with the Nationals signed ahead of the 2015 season, Washington will pay Scherzer $15 million in deferred money once per year from 2022 through 2027. The Dodgers will make the final $15 million deferred payment in 2028.

The Nationals will effectively be paying Scherzer to pitch against them

Auggie

(32,240 posts)

4. LOL ... Excellent!

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 08:53 PM

Nov 2021

Capt. America

(2,486 posts)

5. Insane. Fool owners and their money. We need revenue sharing and a team salary max and min.

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 3, 2021, 01:45 AM

Dec 2021

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