Ohtani, Bonilla, And The 75-Year Evolution Of MLB Deferred Contracts
When Shohei Ohtani signed his landmark $700 million deferred deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, most baseball fans had only heard of one other deferred contract. That deal, the infamous Bobby Bonilla buyout, has become a part of baseball lore and pop culture alike. Most baseball fans, even the hardcore fans, don’t realize […]