01-11-2010, 10:27 AM
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2010011...n+Cuban+pitcher
The deal is 5 years for $25 mm but the money is spread out over many years beyond the length of the contract.
According to the article,
"But the money will be spread out over time, probably as long as 10 years.
Chapman’s salary for this season will be in the $1 million range.
In fact, the contract won’t be much of a burden on the big league payroll initially. until 2014."
Chapman is expected to start the year in the minors in high A or AA ball. It will be interesting to see if he is rushed into the majors this year.
The deal is 5 years for $25 mm but the money is spread out over many years beyond the length of the contract.
According to the article,
"But the money will be spread out over time, probably as long as 10 years.
Chapman’s salary for this season will be in the $1 million range.
In fact, the contract won’t be much of a burden on the big league payroll initially. until 2014."
Chapman is expected to start the year in the minors in high A or AA ball. It will be interesting to see if he is rushed into the majors this year.