
Bobby Bonilla’s Deferred Paycheck: A Baseball Oddity That Keeps Paying
A look at the strange deferred compensation deal that still pays former star Bobby Bonilla $1.19 million a year, and how NPR’s Planet Money unpacks its financial intrigue.
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A look at the strange deferred compensation deal that still pays former star Bobby Bonilla $1.19 million a year, and how NPR’s Planet Money unpacks its financial intrigue.

A look at the unusual deferred‑payment deal that keeps baseball’s Bobby Bonilla receiving $1.19 million each year through 2035, and the insights from NPR’s Planet Money podcast.

Former Mets star Bobby Bonilla will receive $1.19 million each year through 2035 as part of a deferred compensation agreement, a financial oddity that continues to intrigue fans and economists alike.

Former New York Mets player Bobby Bonilla will receive $1.19 million each year through 2035 as part of a uniquely structured agreement that has become a cultural touchstone in sports finance.