Bobby Bonilla Day Explained | New York Mets News

Every July 1st, baseball fans mark Bobby Bonilla Day — not for fireworks, but for a million-dollar check from the Mets and another from the Orioles, payments stemming from a 2000 contract deferral that’s still paying out decades later, with Mets checks continuing until 2035 and Orioles payments wrapping up in 2028. This legendary financial move, once seen as a savvy long-term strategy, has become a quirky sports tradition, reminding everyone that deferred salaries aren’t just for retirees — they’re still alive and kicking in MLB.

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