Ken Griffey Jr. Is Still One Of Highest-Paid Players On The Reds Despite Being Retired

by Larry Leo

March 15, 202212 Comments

Ken Griffey Jr. Is Still One Of Highest-Paid Players On The Reds Despite being Retired

Despite being retired since 2010, Hall of Fame slugger Ken Griffey Jr. remains one of the highest-paid players on the Cincinnati Reds. Griffey signed a nine-year, $112.5 million contract with the Reds shortly after he was traded from the Mariners and ultimately deferred half the money so he could collect payments from 2009 through 2024...

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Vidic•45 months

I’d rather have 112 mil invested over 22 years, but it ain’t my money

RogerTempleton•45 months

bingo

Ace Midnight•45 months

Since his dad was in the league, he must have imparted some wisdom. Such a great deal to have guaranteed income for that long.

FlyingTiger06•45 months

And the Mets are still paying Bobby Bonilla. "In 2000, the Mets agreed to buy out the remaining $5.9 million on Bonilla's contract. However, instead of paying Bonilla the $5.9 million at the time, the Mets agreed to make annual payments of nearly $1.2 million for 25 years starting July 1, 2011, including a negotiated 8% interest." Quote from an ESPN article explaining "Bobby Bonilla Day" which is July 1.

hugo_boss•45 months

Why would they do that?

AubieinNC2009•44 months

think or I hope you have that wrong. Any team that would rather pay $30 mil + interest over 5.9 mil should be sold.

TigerLord2020•45 months

They may have to put him out there

ElTigreFuego•45 months

National league has the DH position now. I think he’s good for a few hacks.

LSUfanNkaty•45 months

KGjr is the GOAT... don't @ me

Texas Weazel•45 months

I bet he regrets that move now that inflation has skyrocketed.