The Terms Of Cano’s New Deal

From Joel Sherman -

Cano is due to make $3 million in 2008, $6 million in 2009, $9 million in 2010 and $10 million in 2011. In 2012, Cano has an option for $14 million with a $2 million buyout. If that option is picked up, Cano will have another option in 2013 for $15 million with a $2 million buyout.

Interesting. $28 million for four years - with a buyout of $2 million after that. Or, $42 million for five years - with a buyout of $2 million after that. Or, $57 million for six years.

So, it’s $30 mill for four, $44 mill for five, or $57 mill for six. On average, it’s $7.5 million a year for four, $8.8 million for five, or $9.5 million a year for six.

If Cano tanks in the next couple of years, you can eat him for $30 million. That’s less than dining on the Carl Pavano special.

When you figure that it cost the Yankees $26 million just to talk contract with Kei Igawa, this deal is a steal.

January 28, 2008 | Filed Under Off The Field News

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2 Responses to “The Terms Of Cano’s New Deal”

JeremyM on January 29th, 2008 1:22 pm

Steve, I agree that it’s a good deal, but using the Igawa scale, signing me for a million dollars when I have little baseball ability would be a steal….
Don on January 29th, 2008 1:55 pm

This is smart, and what I have been hoping the Yankees would do. Now to do the same with innings-eater Wang.

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