How Six Little Innings Just Earned One Pitcher A 10 5 Million Bonus And Cost Another 500 000
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren didn’t even have a decision in the September 22 game against the division rival Giants. But after tossing seven innings, Haren had reached 180 innings on the year. Technically, he only needed to pitch six innings, but hey, he was throwing well. By getting to that magic 180 inning mark, Haren instantly received a $500,000 bonus, which was written into his contract. That extra cash comes on top of another $1....