Bonus Expenditures, 2007-11

Posted Aug. 19, 2011 9:26 am by Jim Callis
Filed under: Signings

What each team has spent on draft bonuses during the current collective bargaining agreement, which introduced a signing deadline and strengthened compensation for unsigned picks in the first three rounds. The figures below don't include additional guarantees included in major league contracts.

Team 2007-11 Bonuses
Pirates $52,057,400
Nationals $51,084,600
Royals $45,204,900
Red Sox $44,097,250
Orioles $41,219,700
Rays $40,582,200
Blue Jays $38,429,600
Mariners $36,055,900
Padres $35,768,100
Diamondbacks $35,261,000
Yankees $33,699,000
Indians $33,179,300
Giants $33,162,400
Cubs $32,407,100
Rangers $31,384,300
Tigers $31,269,200
Brewers $29,351,500
Reds $27,668,850
Cardinals $26,818,200
Athletics $25,210,500
Astros $25,162,630
Mets $24,919,300
Rockies $24,503,900
Dodgers $23,608,050
Twins $23,603,698
Phillies $22,802,700
Angels $22,694,400
Braves $22,011,050
Marlins $21,711,050
White Sox $18,327,450
Total $953,255,228
Average $31,775,174
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First thing that comes to mind is: Pirates??  Nationals is no surprise considering the Strasburg, Harper, and Storen bonuses.  A little surprising is the Braves..3rd lowest yet one of the most productive systems.
 

 Posted by Lifestyles365 | August 24, 2011 at 12:43 am | Shortcut

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