David Phelps has a unique contract with the BlueJays. The structure of the deal seems like a win for both parties. (Via ArdenZwelling)
Phelps will have his family in Toronto, too, whenever he gets there. The 32-year-old has yet to pitch in a game since his procedure but has been throwing bullpens and live batting practice throughout Blue Jays camp. Set to join a Toronto bullpen that currently resembles the war rig at the end of Mad Max, with Ryan Tepera and John Axford sidelined with elbow issues, and Bud Norris’s status in limbo, Phelps can’t arrive soon enough.
When Montoyo gains that option remains to be seen. There will be no rush with a pitcher coming off such a significant procedure. The Blue Jays have been keeping close tabs on how Phelps’s arm has responded and recovered from each test this spring, being careful not to push him too far too soon. Thursday, Montoyo suggested somewhere in the realm of late-Aril, early-May could be a target for Phelps’s debut. But, as with all injury recoveries, things remain fluid.
Phelps will earn $2.5 million in 2019 no matter what happens, but can increase his salary in increments of $250,000 by appearing in 25, 30, and 35 games. He can boost his salary in further increments of $350,000 by appearing in 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 games. He can also earn an extra $125,000 by finishing 25 and 30 games, and $250,000 for finishing 35 and 40 games.
“And you have to consider, it’s an interesting free agent market to begin with. Being involved with the union, I’m fully aware of what’s going on with the market. And then there weren’t really any comparables. Coming off Tommy John, best case is you’re ready for opening day — teams are going to be apprehensive. So, when we felt like we had a fair, good offer, we were ready to sign.
What’s interesting about Phelps’s situation are the competing influences that, from an outsider’s perspective, would appear to be pulling him in two different directions. He’s returning from major surgery on his arm, which he needs fully healthy in order to do his job and make money. He should take as much time as he needs to recover.
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