On Bobby Bonilla Day, Here Are Other Retired Baseball Players Who Receive Huge Deferred Payments Annually

“Bobby Bonilla Day” was trending on Twitter on Friday as it does every year on July 1. Bonilla was originally owed $5.9 million from the Mets in 2000, but the new deal pays him over $1 million annually, plus an additional 8% interest, according to ESPN. Then-Mets owner Fred Wilpon was invested in a Bernie Madoff account at the time and reportedly believed he would be making significant returns in the future.

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  Mets owner Steve Cohen wishes fans a happy 'Bobby Bonilla Day'

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  Bobby Bonilla Day: How infamous contract led to the New York Mets landing franchise icon David Wright

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NBA rumors: Not matching Gary Payton II contract 'stung' several with Warriors

The decision not to match Portland's offer for Gary Payton II reportedly isn't sitting well within the Warriors' organization.

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  Portland Trail Blazers Set To Sign Gary Payton II

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  Moses Moody role increases with Gary Payton II reportedly leaving Warriors

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Revealed: Sergio Garcia's astonishing rant at fellow players after being banned from Scottish Open

Sergio Garcia's graduation to pariah-in-chief on the DP World Tour is complete after an astonishing outburst in the locker room in the wake of being fined and banned from the Scottish Open for appearing on the Saudi rebel circuit.