While this may sound strange, it’s all part of a deal signed back in 2000 when the Mets agreed to delay paying him $5.9 million. Instead, they transformed it into long-term annual payment with instalments and interest, stretching over 25 years. 

Bobby Bonilla day: Why THIS former New York Mets third baseman receives $1.19 million every July 1

Dominican slugger Juan Soto's 15-year Major League Baseball deal worth a record $765 million has turned the New York Mets from a punchline to a club with punching power.

Major League Baseball: Juan Soto's record $765 million deal set to lift New York Mets

The New York Mets kept their magical season going, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-6 on Friday to stay alive in their Major League Baseball playoff series. Pete Alonso hit a three-run home run in the first inning and the Mets piled up five runs in the third on the way to an 8-1 lead, then held on to cut the deficit to 3-2 in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.

MLB playoff series: New York Mets continue purple patch with win over Los Angeles Dodgers

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Bobby Bonilla day: Why THIS former New York Mets third baseman receives $1.19 million every July 1

Major League Baseball: Juan Soto's record $765 million deal set to lift New York Mets

MLB playoff series: New York Mets continue purple patch with win over Los Angeles Dodgers