Randy Winn could earn an additional $900K versus LH pitching
February 8, 2010, 5:45 pm by iYankees · Leave a Comment
From ESPN, we learn that the Yankees have officially announced their signing of veteran outfielder, Randy Winn. Winn will receive a base salary of $1.1 million in 2010, though he can actually earn an extra $900K in plate appearance incentives against left-handers. Winn would receive $100K each for 50, 75, and 100 plate appearances, and $150,000 apiece for 125, 150, 175, and 200 plate appearances. From the incentivized contract, I think it is fairly clear that the Yankees are somewhat concerned about Winn’s ‘09 numbers versus southpaws, as he posted one of the worst slash lines ever as a full-time hitter facing left-handed pitching as a righty (.158/.184/.200 over 125 plate appearances).
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