Details of Jon Garland's deal with the Dodgers

Jon Garland’s new one-year, $5-million contract with the Dodgers could be worth as much as $16.525 million over two years.

Garland’s new contract calls for a 2011 salary of $3.5 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $1 million that will be paid in 2012.

Garland can earn $3.525 million in incentives in 2011: He will be paid $500,000 for pitching 150 innings, another $500,000 for 160 innings, $525,00 for 170 innings, $1 million for 180 innings and $1 million for 190 innings.

If he pitches 190 innings, $1 million of his incentive pay will be deferred without interest.

The contract includes a 2012 club option worth $8 million. For the option to vest, Garland must pitch 190 innings and avoid landing on the disabled list in September because of an injury to his right arm.

If Garland’s 2012 option doesn’t vest and his option is declined, the Dodgers will pay him a $500,000 buyout.

Garland can earn an additional $250,000 in 2012 for pitching 185 innings and another $250,000 for 190 innings.

Garland will donate $25,000 to the Dodgers Dream Foundation next year and $50,000 in 2012.

-- Dylan Hernandez

Comments

[Labeldude]

I see Mr. Deferred Payment is also still Mr. Kickback Through one of his Charities. I thought after the Manny contract that they couldn't write that charitable contribution clause in anymore per the players union.

Oh that Frank, what a wag.

[BlueinAZ]

Have I got this straight? Garland's incentives are innings pitched? Period? And they top out at 190? That's the easiest money Jon Garland will ever make.

[joe]

190 is a good number I think. This means that in 30 games started, you must average 6-1/3 innings per game started. Which also means that you miss 2 or 3 starts with a couple of bad starts, and you kiss good bye to that 190 especially as the #5 starter. This incentive is set up so that not only is Garland durable, but so that he can pitch quality games. If he reaches the 190 innings, it will benefit the Dodgers because it's unusual for a 5th starter to reach that plateau.

[Jon Garland's Bank]

We strongly suggest that Mr. Garland be paid in cash rather than by company check.

[HI Dodger Fan]

this is a great deal for the dodgers. smart and low-risk. and then ned has a brain hemorrhage and gives 3 years and $21M to uribe? what's the point of making such a great deal with garland then throwing it all away to uribe? just crazy man, just absolutely crazy.

[Tom Thompson]

So... it looks like Garland is going to pitch 149 innings for the Dodgers next year.
What I don't understand is, after seeing what they did to Orlando Hudson in 2009, how anyone would sign a contract with (not so)Frank M'Court that includes those kinds of incentives for innings pitched. The only way he actually pitches those innings is if the Dodgers are desperate and have a real shot at winning the division. Too far behind in the standings and Garland sits.... Too far ahead in the standings and Garland sits. Apparently Garland believes that the only way these guys get to the post season is on the strength of his arm alone.....

[kate]

Jon Garland should really help the Dodgers he has helped all the teams he has been on . I just dont understand why he keeps changing teams . I wish he would return to the CWS !!!