PLAYER CONTRACT INFO

Options rules: Some of the rules regarding baseball transactions can be a little rough to understand. One of those rules that's often misunderstood is the rule of "optioning out a player". Many fans know that players have three options, but they don't fully understand what that means. The basic explanation is that once a player is added to the 40 man roster, he can be optioned out in three separate seasons. Where the misunderstanding comes in is that a lot of fans understand the rule to mean that he can be optioned out three times, when in fact, he can be optioned out countless times over three seasons.

A player who is "out of options" can not be sent to the minors without first clearing waivers. Players with five years of Major League service also can not be optioned to the minors without their consent (ala Brett Myers and Adam Eaton in 2008).

For some unknown reason, Major League Baseball and their teams don't publicize how many options players have remaining. Using baseball rules and doing some investigative work, it's possible to figure out where players stand. We've read over the rules and done the leg work for you to figure out where the players on the Phillies 40 man roster stand in regard to their remaining options. We'll keep updating this list as time goes on, options are used and players are added to the 40 man roster. We've done our best to compile this list, but can't absolutely guarantee that this list is 100% correct; after all, who do you think we are, Bud Selig?

Amaro Jr., Ruben Signed a four-year extension in March, 2011.
Dollar values not disclosed. Contract runs through 2015.

Bastardo, Antonio
2010: $0.405 if in the majors.
2011: $0.419

Blanton, Joe Signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Phillies on January 21, 2010.
2008: $3.700 (avoided arbitration)
2009: $5.475 (avoided arbitration)
2010: $7.000 (avoided arbitration)
2011: $8.500
2012: $8.500
Eligible for free agency following the 2012 season.

Brown, Domonic
2010: $0.400
2011: $0.400

Contreras, Jose Signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal on November 15, 2010.
2010: $1.500
2011: $2.500
2012: $2.500
2013: $2.500 or $0.500 buyout (team option).
Eligible for free agency following the 2013 season.

De Fratus, Justin
2011: $0.400

Francisco, Ben Acquired from Cleveland on July 29, 2009.
2009: $0.421 Phillies paid approximately $0.164 of his contract.
2010: $0.470
2011: $1.175 + $0.275 in potential incentives
Eligible for arbitration following the 2011 and 2012 seasons and free agency following the 2013 season.

Gload, Ross Signed a two-year, $2.6 million free agent deal with the Phillies on December 15, 2009.
2010: $1.000
2011: $1.600
Filed for free agency following the 2011 season.

Halladay, Roy Acquired from Toronto in December, 2009. Signed a three-year extension with a one-year option, following the trade.
2010: $15.750
2011: $20.000
2012: $20.000
2013: $20.000
2014: $20.000 (option)
Option year vests with 225 IP in 2013, 415 IP in 2012 and 2013 AND he is not on the DL at the end of the 2013 season.

Hamels, Cole Avoided arbitration with the Phillies by signing a three-year, $20.5 million deal on January 17, 2009.
2006: $0.333
2007: $0.400
2008: $0.500
2009: $4.350
2010: $6.650
2011: $9.500
Incentives: Hamels salary will increase by $0.5 million in 2011 if he wins the Cy Young Award in the preceding season and by $0.25 million if he finishes second or third in Cy Young voting.
Eligible for arbitration following the 2011 season and free agency following the 2012 season.

Herndon, David Acquired from the Angels in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft.
2010: $0.400
2011: $0.400

Howard, Ryan Signed a five-year, $125 million deal on April 26, 2010.
2006: $0.355
2007: $0.900
2008: $10.000 (Awarded $10.0 million in arbitration vs. the Phillies offer of $7.0 million.)
2009: $15.000
2010: $19.000
2011: $20.000
2012: $20.000
2013: $20.000
2014: $25.000
2015: $25.000
2016: $25.000
2017: $23.000 (club option or $10.000 buyout)
Incentives: Base salary for 2010 and 2011 will increase by $1 million if Howard wins the MVP Award in the prior season and $0.5 million if he finishes second in MVP balloting. Howard will also receive $0.1 million for winning the Gold Glove, World Series MVP, Silver Slugger or for being named a starter in the All-Star Game. He receives $50 thousand for being selected to the All-Star team or winning the League Series MVP. Howard would also receive a $1.0 million assignment bonus if he is traded prior to November 1, 2010. The bonus disappears after that date. Contract extension includes a limited no-trade clause.
Eligible for free agency following the 2017 season.

Ibanez, Raul Signed a three-year, $31.5 million free agent deal with the Phillies on December 12, 2008.
2009: $6.500 + $2.0 million signing bonus.
2010: $11.500
2011: $11.500
Filed for free agency following the 2011 season.

Kendrick, Kyle
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.445
2009: $0.475
2010: $0.480
2011: $2.450 (avoided arbitration)
Is eligible for arbitration following the 2011 and 2012 seasons and free agency following the 2013 season.

Lee, Cliff Signed a five-year, $120 million contract on December 14, 2010.
2011: $11.000
2012: $21.500
2013: $25.000
2014: $25.000
2015: $25.000
2016: $27.500 or $12.500 buyout (team option).
Eligible for free agency following the 2016 season

Lidge, Brad Signed a three-year, $37.5 million extension on July 6, 2008.
2008: $6.350 (avoided arbitration)
2009: $12.500 (includes $1.0 million signing bonus.)
2010: $12.500
2011: $12.500
Phillies declined $12.5 million option for 2012, making Lidge a free agent following the 2012 season.

Madson, Ryan Signed a three-year $12 million deal on January 19, 2009.
2007: $1.1
2008: $1.4 (avoided arbitration)
2009: $3.0 (includes $1.0 million signing bonus.)
2010: $4.5
2011: $4.5
Filed for free agency following the 2011 season.

Manuel, Charlie Signed an extension through the 2013 season.
2005: unknown
2006: unknown
2007: $0.800
2008: $1.300
2009: $1.500
2010: $1.700
2011: $2.400
2012: $3.000
2013: $3.000 Initially signed a three-year deal to manage the Phillies in November, 2004.

Martinez, Michael Drafted as a Rule 5 pick in December, 2010.
2011: $0.414

Mathieson, Scott
2006: $0.327
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.390
2009: Minor League contract
2010: $0.440 if in the majors.
2011: $0.440 if in the majors.

Mayberry Jr., John
2010: $0.400 if in the majors. 2011: $0.414

Orr, Pete Re-signed with the Phillies on a minor league contract on November 3, 2011.
2011: $0.600
2012: $0.600
Eligible for arbitration following 2012 and 2013 seasons. Free Agency following 2014.

Oswalt, Roy Acquired from Houston on July 29, 2010.
2010: $15.000
2011: $16.000
2012: $16.000 (club option - $2.000 buyout)
Phillies exercised $2.0 million buyout rather than picking up Oswalt's $16 million option for 2012, making him a free agent following the 2011 season.

Papelbon, Jonathan Signed as a free agent on November 14, 2011.
2012: $11.000
2013: $13.000
2014: $13.000
2015: $13.000
2016: $13.000 vesting option
vesting option becomes guaranteed if Papelbon has 55 GF in 2015 or 100 GF combined in 2014 and 2015.

Pence, Hunter Acquired from Houston on 7/29/11.
2011: $6.900 (Astros paid $2.000 of remaining salary for 2011.)
Eligible for arbitration following the 2011, 2012 seasons. Free agency following the 2013 season.

Polanco, Placido Signed a three-year, $18 million deal with an option for 2013.
2010: $5.000
2011: $5.250
2012: $6.250
2013: $5.500 (mutual option) or $1.000 buyout.
Eligible for free agency following the 2013 season.

Rollins, Jimmy Signed a three-year $33 million contract December 17, 2012.
2003: $0.450
2004: $2.425
2005: $3.850
2006: $4.000
2007: $7.000
2008: $7.000
2009: $7.500
2010: $7.500
2011: $8.500
2012: $11.00
2013: $11.00
2014: $11.00
2015: $11.00 vesting option
vesting option becomes guaranteed with 600 PA in 2014, 1100 PA combined over 2013, 2014 and he is not on the DL at the end of the 2014 season.

Ruiz, Carlos
2006: $0.333
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.425
2009: $0.475
2010: $1.900
2011: $2.750
2012: $3.700
2013: $5.000 (team option) or $0.500 buyout.
Would be eligible for free agency following the 2012 season.

Schneider, Brian Signed a two-year, $2.75 million free agent deal with the Phillies on December 1, 2009.
2010: $1.000
2011: $1.500
Filed for free agency following the 2011 season.

Schwimer, Michael
2011: $0.400

Stutes, Michael
2011: $0.400

Thome, Jim Signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract in November, 2011.
2012: $1.250
Eligible for free agency following the 2012 season.

Utley, Chase Signed a seven-year, $75 million contract in January 2007.
2003: $0.300
2004: $0.310
2005: $0.345
2006: $0.500
2007: $4.500
2008: $7.500
2009: $11.000
2010: $15.000
2011: $15.000
2012: $15.000
2013: $15.000
Eligible for free agency following the 2013 season.

Valdez, Wilson Signed initially to a minor league deal in November 2009.
2010: $0.440
2011: $0.560
Eligible for arbitration following the 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons and free agency following the 2014 season.

Victorino, Shane Signed a three-year, $22 million deal on January 21, 2010.
2006: $0.333
2007: $0.410
2008: $0.480
2009: $3.125
2010: $5.000
2011: $7.500
2012: $9.500
Eligible for free agency following the 2012 season.

Worley, Vance
2010: $0.400 if in the majors.