The Braves signed their first baseman, Casey Kotchman, to a $2.885 million contract, avoiding...

The Braves signed their first baseman, Casey Kotchman, to a $2.885 million contract, avoiding arbitration, the Post has learned.

Kotchman had asked for $3.25 million through arbitration and the Braves had countered at $2.475 million.

Kotchman also can make an additional $25,000 by reaching each plate appearance total of 575, 600, 625 and 650. In addition, Kotchman can make $50,000 for winning the MVP, being an All-Star, earning the Gold Glove or bring the World Series MVP. He can take home $25,000 for winning the Silver Slugger or the LCS MVP.

Braves avoid arbitration with Kotchman

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Casey Kotchman is in the top third of the team in salary.

Wrap your head around that for a minute.

SWAGGA LIKE BJONES, SWAGGA LIKE BJONES

JOE-BO FOR THE BENCH IN 09

by bigjoe on Jan 31, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ya that’s ridiculas.

"The only time the Mets win is in the offseason"

by Falconzfan284 on Jan 31, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

“In addition, Kotchman can make $50,000 for winning the MVP, being an All-Star, earning the Gold Glove or bring the World Series MVP. He can take home $25,000 for winning the Silver Slugger or the LCS MVP.”
Hahaha this was good for a laugh why even negotiate this part for Kotchman. I mean come on.

"The only time the Mets win is in the offseason"

by Falconzfan284 on Jan 31, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing

Especially the MVP, and just 50,000 lol? I’d give him a couple million if he was the MVP, he would have earned it.

by MatM on Feb 1, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the best is still Sidney Ponson’s contract literature, when he was with the Cardinals: “Bonus of $50,000 for winning the NLDS MVP award.”

In case you missed it, there is no NLDS MVP award.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Feb 2, 2009 8:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this Kotchman’s last year before free agency or does he have another year left.

by jack dein on Jan 31, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

1 year after this

SWAGGA LIKE BJONES, SWAGGA LIKE BJONES

JOE-BO FOR THE BENCH IN 09

by bigjoe on Jan 31, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m pretty sure he has 2 more arbitration years.

by BravesFan on Jan 31, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

1 year/$1.45M (2008)

* re-signed by LA Angels 1/18/08 (avoided arbitration) (1)

This year (2)

Next year (3)

SWAGGA LIKE BJONES, SWAGGA LIKE BJONES

JOE-BO FOR THE BENCH IN 09

by bigjoe on Jan 31, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, I’M the one having responding issues. For shame. -1 to myself

SWAGGA LIKE BJONES, SWAGGA LIKE BJONES

JOE-BO FOR THE BENCH IN 09

by bigjoe on Jan 31, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I did it the other day. I felt pretty stupid.

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by cbwilk on Jan 31, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought he was a “super two” player and under team control for 4 years of arbitration. Guess not. That sucks. Hopefully Freeman will be ready for 2011.

by BravesFan on Jan 31, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs