(Note: This is a baseball contract. The financial numbers
are based on Dustin Pedroia’s contract with the Boston Red Sox. Some
information is information I made up off the top of my head, some is from
previously gained knowledge from years of being a sports fan and what I would
guess a baseball contract looks like, at least in part, and some parts of this are
based on research specifically for this assignment. It should also be noted
that I found a real baseball contract online and it was eight pages. This one
will not be that long, but it will be fairly lengthy. Some of this information
is legitimately in actual baseball contracts in one way or another, some is my
shorthand way of getting things in. Some of the formatting I had in my word doc may or may not translate after I publish this.)
I, ____________________, (heretofore referred to as “the player,” will
play baseball for the Boston
(player prints name here)
Red Sox
(heretofore referred to as “the club”) organization for the 2014, 2015, and
2016 seasons for the guaranteed base salaries of $12.5 million dollars, $12.5
million dollars, and $13 million dollars, respectively. There will be a player
option to extend this contract through the 2017 season for the guaranteed base salary
of $15 million. To be valid, this option must be picked up by October 31, 2016
(or 10 days after the club’s final game of the season if the club is still
playing in late October), and can be picked up no sooner than January 1, 2016. If
the player option is picked up for the 2017, there will be a team option that
the club (______________________) can pick up for the 2018
(General Manager’s initials)
season for the base salary of $16 million. To be
valid, the club must pick up this option by July 1,2017, and no earlier than
February 1, 2017.
Payments will be made to the player
from the club every other Friday throughout the year with all appropriate taxes
taken out.
Responsibilities
As a professional athlete, the
player agrees to keep himself in reasonable physical condition during the
offseason. The player agrees to report to spring training promptly, at a date
designated by the club each year, in quality baseball shape. The club promises
to set the spring training reporting date no later than December 1 of each year
for the ensuing season. (Ex. On December 1, 2013, the club sets the date of
Feb. 7, 2014, as the report date.) The player agrees to be in peak physical
condition during the playing season, including potential playoff games, barring
injury. If the player suffers injuries while playing, practicing, or during any
training sessions, the club promises to cover any medical expenses and rehab by
carrying insurance for the player, as designated by Major League Baseball
(heretofore MLB). The player will have full access to training facilities and
trainers provided by the club throughout the season and offseason.
For the duration of the contract,
the player agrees that he will not otherwise play baseball unless instructed by
the club. The player and the club recognize and agree that the player’s
participation in certain other sports may impair or destroy his ability and
skill as s baseball player. Accordingly, the player agrees that he will not
engage in professional boxing or wrestling; and that, except with written
consent from the club, he will not engage in skiing, auto racing, motorcycle
racing, sky diving, or in any game or exhibition of football, soccer, professional
league basketball, ice hockey, or other sport involving a substantial risk of
personal injury.
When healthy and playing, the
player is required to meet with the assembled media prior to every game, home
and away. When healthy and playing, the player is required to meet with the
media following each home game and when requested through the club’s travelling
secretary before the end of each game, after away games. If the club sees fit
or if the player requests it, media training for the player’s benefit will be
provided by the club.
The player agrees that his
likeness in print and digital images, as well as video, may be used by the club,
MLB, and other media outlets in advertisements for the club in a positive
manner for the duration of the contract, and beyond.
The player agrees to a minimum of
one public appearance, not including above media related obligations, at the
club’s discretion, per series that is three games or longer – both on the road
and home. The purpose of these appearances can vary from promoting the team to
community service and will not exceed 2 hours, unless a longer period of time
is agreed to in advance by the player. These appearances will benefit the team,
the player, and the communities around baseball.
The player agrees to represent
the club to the best of his ability, both on and off the field, at all times.
The player agrees that the club may fine him for off the field or on field
conduct that is detrimental to himself, the club, or MLB. This provision
includes the player’s comments to the media and on social media such as Twitter
and Facebook. The player agrees to use social media responsibly or suffer
financial consequences to be determined by an independent arbitrator.
No trade clause
Due to the fact that the player
has shown his loyalty to this club, we are giving him a no trade clause in this
contract. The club promises that it will not pursue a trade for this player
without the player’s consent. However, if the player deems it necessary, he may
request a trade at any time and the club will explore all options to the best
of its ability. If the player does want a trade, it is requested by the club
that he notify the Manager or General Manager, rather than discuss it with the
media. The player has final veto power on any proposed trade involving himself.
Termination clause
Player
The player may terminate this
contract, by written notice to the club, if the club shall default on its
payments listed above, the incentives listed below, or fails to live up to any
other agreements in this contract.
Club
The club may terminate this
contract if the player is suspended for using performance enhancing drugs, with
no penalty to the club. The club may terminate this contract if the player
fails to conduct himself in a professional manner off the field or on the
field. If this occurs, the two sides, with help from an independent arbitrator
will negotiate a settlement to be paid to the player from the club. The club may terminate this contract if the
player fails to keep himself in peak athletic condition during the season,
unless extenuating circumstances, such as injury, are present. If the contract
is terminated for this reason, the player is entitled to 30% of the remainder
of his salary for that season, unless claimed by another team.
Uniform
The player agrees to wear the
game and practices uniforms provided by the club during all games and practice
sessions.
Travel
Travel expenses to away contests
will be provided by the team. Player will receive same per diem as all
teammates for each road game and series. Road game per diem will be decided by
management at the start of each season.
Incentives
*Note: Payment for all incentives
met will be given in one lump sum at the conclusion of each season, following
any possible playoff contests, for the duration of the contract.
If player is voted to the
all-star game as a starter, player gets $50,000 bonus per season in which he is
elected.
If player is voted to the
all-star game as a reserve, player gets $25,000 bonus per season in which he is
elected.
If player wins a Gold Glove award,
player receives a $25,000 bonus per season in which the award is won.
If player wins a Silver Slugger
award, player receives a $25,000 bonus per season in which the award is won.
If the player finishes in the top
five of the Most Valuable Player voting, player receives a $50,000 bonus per
season in which this happens. In addition, the club will donate $5,000 to the
Jimmy Fund in the player’s name.
If the player finishes in the top
three of the Most Valuable Player voting, player receives a $100,000 bonus per
season in which this happens. In addition, the club will donate $10,000 to the
Jimmy Fund in the player’s name. If this incentive is met, in cancels the “top
five” incentive stated above.
If the player wins Most Valuable
Player award, player receives a $250,000 bonus per season in which this
happens. In addition, the club will donate $25,000 to the Jimmy Fund in the
player’s name. If this incentive is met, in cancels the “top five” incentive
stated above, as well as the “top three” incentive stated above.
Approval
________________ _______________ ______________ ____________
(Player signs here) (Date) (General
Manager) (Date)
________________ _______________ ______________ ____________
(Player’s agent) (Date) (Club owner) (Date)
________________ _______________
(Commission of baseball) (Date)
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