I know much of Cliff Lee‘s $120 million contract has been written and dissected, but here are the complete details, including performance bonuses, if you’re interested:
- 2011: $11 million
- 2012: $21.5 million
- 2013: $25 million
- 2014: $25 million
- 2015: $25 million
The Phillies have a $27.5 million club option for 2016, or a $12.5 million buyout. The option vests if Lee is NOT on the disabled list at the end of the 2015 season with either a left shoulder or left elbow injury AND either (a) 200 innings pitched in 2015 or (b) 400 innings pitched in 2014-15. Lee also has awards bonuses: $50,000 for All-Star appearances; $100,000 for World Series MVP; $50,000 for LCS MVP; $100,000 for Cy Young ($75,000 for second; $50,000 for third); $50,000 for Gold Glove; and $50,000 for Silver Slugger.
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