May 20, 2016

It Pays to be Freaky

Tim Lincecum signed an incentive laden contract with the Angels. The base salary is $2.5 million:

Lincecum’s free-agent deal with the Angels includes $1,175,000 in performance bonuses and $500,000 in roster bonuses. He would receive $25,000 for making 11 starts, $50,000 for 13, $100,000 for 15, $200,000 for 17 and $400,000 each for 19 and 21 starts.

In addition, he would receive $125,000 each for four, 30, 60 and 90 days on the active roster, excluding disabled list days spent due to a right hip injury.

Of course, if Lincecum shows he is useful, he’ll make a lot more money next season as a free agent.

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