Michael Young

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Los Angeles Dodgers 3rd Base Age: 47-173d Exp: 12.134 Years Bat/Throw: /
Drafted: Round 5 (#0 overall), 1997 College: California-Santa Barbara Agent(s): Dan Lozano (MVP Sports Group)

  • Current Contract

    Michael Young signed a 5 year / $80,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $80,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $16,000,000.

    2009-2013

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $80,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $16,000,000
    Free Agent: 2014 / UFA
    Year   Age Service Status Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2009 Contract details by year 32 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000($16,000,000)
    2010 Contract details by year 33 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000($32,000,000)
    2011 Contract details by year 34 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000($48,000,000)
    2012 Contract details by year 35 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000($64,000,000)
    2013 Contract details by year 36 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $966,666 $966,666($64,966,666)
    2014 Free Agent Year 37 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 8 club trade accept clause (Colorado, Houston, LA Angels, LA Dodgers, Minnesota, NY Yankees, St. Louis, San Diego)
    • $50k for All-Star Selection
    • $25k for Gold Glove
    • 2013: Texas (TEX) paying $10M
    • $1.2M in benefits from Philadelphia to offset tax increase in leaving Texas.
    • Full No Trade Clause (2013)
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2013-2013Retained

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $5,033,334
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $5,033,334
    Free Agent:

    2004-2008

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $10,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,625,000
    Free Agent:

    2003-2003

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $415,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $415,000
    Free Agent:

    2002-2002

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $250,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $250,000
    Free Agent:
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2002 Player Cash Earnings $250,000 - - $250,000
    2003 Player Cash Earnings $415,000 - - $415,000
    2004 Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
    2008 Player Cash Earnings GOLD GLOVE $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $966,666 - - $966,666
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $5,033,334 - - $5,033,334
    Est. Earnings
    (12 seasons)
    $95,665,000 - - $95,665,000
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    11 seasons Player Cash Earnings $89,665,000 - - $89,665,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $966,666 - - $966,666
    seasons Player Cash Earnings $5,033,334 - - $5,033,334
    * denotes deferred payment
  • Transactions

    Jan 31 2014Retired from Professional Baseball
    Aug 31 2013Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Philadelphia (PHI) with cash considerations for Rob Rasmussen
    Dec 8 2012Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Texas (TEX) with cash considerations for Lisalverto Bonilla and Josh Lindblom
    Mar 1 2007Signed a 5 year $80 million contract with Texas (TEX)
    Apr 6 2004Signed a 4 year $10.5 million contract with Texas (TEX)
    Feb 20 2003Signed a 1 year $415k contract with Texas (TEX)
    Feb 22 2002Signed a 1 year $250k contract with Texas (TEX)
    Jun 3 1997Drafted by Toronto (TOR): Round 5 (# overall)

  • Injuries

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