Juan Soto 1.2 Billion +

[manlyfan76]

MLB player Juan Soto just signed a US $765 million contract (+$75 million signing bonus)
That's over 1.2 Billion Australian dollars.
Guaranteed. With a five year player clause.
To play for the NY Mets whose owner is worth $20 billion USD.
Puts NRL players right in their small pond.

 

[double hoops]

Jan who?

 

[MissKate]

15yrs is a real long time for most athletes

 

[manlyfan76]

15yrs is a real long time for most athletes

26 years old.
$51 million. USD per year.

 

[sheridanstand78]

Only one team matters in the MLB, Lets go DODGERS!!

 

[eaglebuzz]

Must be the offseason again... off topic nonsense creeping into the Rugby League Forum. Post in the general discussion if you want to talk about this (and yes, I know almost nobody reads that forum).

 

[manlyfan76]

Must be the offseason again... off topic nonsense creeping into the Rugby League Forum. Post in the general discussion if you want to talk about this (and yes, I know almost nobody reads that forum).

Another off season of people going off topic, if you want to go off topic start a new thread.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

26 years old.
$51 million. USD per year.

Bit excessive?
It's like the Tesla shareholders disputing Musk's $US50 billion CEO pay. I'm inclined to agree, anything over 45 billion is too much.

 

[BOZO]

26 years old.
$51 million. USD per year.

I say Good luck to them for being there at the right time at the right place with the right Characteristics