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?
The number of options remaining for a player includes any options used in the 2008 season. In other words, a player with 0 options remaining, can not be sent to the minors in 2009.
Bisenius, Joe
Options remaining: 1
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.392
2009: $0.400
Blanton, Joe Signed a one-year, $5.475 million deal with the Phillies on January 20, 2009.
Options remaining: 2
2008: $3.700 (avoided arbitration)
2009: $5.475 (avoided arbitration)
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009 season. Eligible for free agency following the 2010 season.
Bruntlett, Eric Acquired on November 7, 2007 from the Houston Astros.
Options remaining: 2
2007: $0.525
2008: $0.600 (Avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal.)
2009: $0.800 (Avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal.)
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009 season. Eligible for free agency following the 2010 season.
Condrey, Clay
Options remaining: 2
2007: $0.385
2008: $0.420
2009: $0.650 (Avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal.)
Arbitration eligible after 2009 and 2010 seasons. Free agent following the 2011 season.
Coste, Chris
Options remaining: 2
2006: $0.333
2007: $0.385
2008: $0.415
2009: $0.460
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons and for free agency following the 2012 season.
Dobbs, Greg Avoided arbitration with the Phillies by signing a two-year, $2.5 million deal on January 16, 2009.
Options remaining: 0
2007: $0.385
2008: $0.440
2009: $1.150
2010: $1.350
Arbitration eligible following the 2010 season and free agency after the 2011 season.
Durbin, Chad Signed a one-year, $1.635 million deal on January 21, 2009.
Options remaining: 0
2008: $0.900
2009: $1.635 (avoided arbitration)
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Free agent after the 2011 season.
Eyre, Scott Signed a one-year, $2.0 million deal with the Phillies on 11/10/2008.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service)
2008: $3.800 (only approximately $1.15 million remaining when he was acquired.)
2009: $2.000 (deal also includes performance bonuses.)
Eligible for free agency following the 2009 season.
Feliz, Pedro Signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract as a free agent in January 2008.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2008: $3.500
2009: $5.000
2010: $7.000 or $0.500 buyout (team option)
Would be eligible for free agency at the end of his contract.
Hamels, Cole Avoided arbitration with the Phillies by signing a three-year, $20.5 million deal on January 17, 2009.
Options remaining: 3
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 2010 or 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.
Happ, J.A.
Options remaining: 1
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.390
2009: $0.405
Harman, Brad
Options remaining: 2
2008: $0.390
2009:
Howard, Ryan Signed a three-year, $54 million deal on February 8, 2009.
Options remaining: 1
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
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.
Eligible for for free agency following the 2011 season.
Ibanez, Raul Signed a three-year, $31.5 million free agent deal with the Phillies on December 12, 2008.
Options remaining: 0 (five years of service time)
2009: $6.500 + $2.0 million signing bonus.
2010: $11.500
2011: $11.500
Eligible for free agency following the 2011 season.
Kendrick, Kyle
Options remaining: 3
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.445
2009: $0.475
Could potentially qualify for arbitration as a "super two" player following the 2009 season. Would be eligible for arbitration following the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons and free agency following the 2013 season.
Lidge, Brad Signed a three-year, $37.5 million extension on July 6, 2008.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2008: $6.350 (avoided arbitration)
2009: $12.500 (includes $1.0 million signing bonus.)
2010: $12.500
2011: $12.500
2012: $11.500 (club option)
Eligible for free agency following the 2012 season.
Madson, Ryan Signed a three-year $12 million deal on January 19, 2009.
Options remaining: 0 (reached five years of service during the 2008 season.)
2007: $1.1
2008: $1.4 (avoided arbitration)
2009: $3.0 (includes $1.0 million signing bonus.)
2010: $4.5
2011: $4.5
Eligible for free agency following the 2011 season.
Manuel, Charlie Signed an extension through the 2009 season with a team option for 2010 in October, 2007.
2005: unknown
2006: unknown
2007: $0.800
2008: $1.300
2009: $1.500
2010: $1.700
2011: $3.000
Initially signed a three-year deal to manage the Phillies in November, 2004.
Mathieson, Scott
Options remaining: 1
2006: $0.327
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.390
2009: Minor League contract
Moyer, Jamie Signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phillies on December 15, 2008.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2006: $5.500 + $1.000 in incentives.
2007: $5.250
2008: $5.250
2009: $6.500 + $1.250 in incentives.
2010: $6.500 + $4.500 in incentives.
Eligible for free agency following the 2010 season.
Myers, Brett Signed a three-year, $25.75 million deal in February 2007.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2003: $0.300
2004: $0.362
2005: $0.445
2006: $3.300
2007: $5.000
2008: $8.500
2009: $12.000
Eligible for free agency following the 2009 season.
Park, Chan Ho Signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Phillies on December 15, 2008.
Options Remaining: 0 (5 years of service)
2009: $2.500 million + $2.500 million in incentives.
Eligible for free agency following the 2009 season.
Rollins, Jimmy Signed a five-year $40 million contract June 13, 2005.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
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 - Team Option. If the option isn't picked up, Rollins will receive a $2.000 buyout.
The contract also includes a $5.000 signing bonus, paid at $1.000 per season starting in July of 2005.
Romero, J.C. Signed a three-year deal on November 10, 2007.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2007: $0.380
2008: $4.000
2009: $4.000 (Lost $1.23 million due to 50 game suspension.)
2010: $4.000
2011: $4.750 (team option)
Would qualify for free agency if the Phillies don't pick up his option for 2011.
Ruiz, Carlos
Options remaining: 1
2006: $0.333
2007: $0.380
2008: $0.425
2009:
Will be eligible for arbitration following the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons and free agency following the 2012 season.
Stairs, Matt Acquired in a waiver deal with Toronto on August 28, 2008.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2008: $2.250
2009: $1.000
Eligible for free agency following the 2009 season.
Taschner, Jack Acquired from San Francisco for catcher Ronny Paulino on March 27, 2009.
Options remaining: 1
2009: $0.830
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons and free agency following the 2012 season.
Utley, Chase Signed a seven-year, $75 million contract in January 2007.
Options remaining: 0 (reached 5 years of service during 2008 season.)
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.
Victorino, Shane Signed a one-year, $3.125 million deal on January 20, 2009.
Options remaining: 1
2006: $0.333
2007: $0.410
2008: $0.480
2009: $3.125
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Eligible for free agency following the 2011 season.
Werth, Jayson Signed a two-year, $10.000 deal on January 21, 2009.
Options remaining: 0
2007: $0.850
2008: $1.700
2009: $3.000
2010: $7.000
Eligible for free agency after the 2010 season.
Former Phillies
The following are players who played for the Phillies and in some cases, are still being paid by the Phillies.
Burrell, Pat January 2009, signed two-year/$16.0 million free agent deal with Tampa Bay.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service)
2003: $1.250
2004: $4.250
2005: $7.250
2006: $9.750
2007: $13.250
2008: $14.250
2009: $7.000 (Tampa Bay)
2010: $9.000 (Tampa Bay)
Filed for free agency following the 2008 season. The Phillies declined to offer him arbitration.
Eaton, Adam Signed a three-year, $24.51 million contract as a free agent in November 2006.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2007: $6.875
2008: $7.635
2009: $8.500
2010: $9.000 or $0.500 buyout (team option)
Gordon, Tom Signed a three-year / $18 million deal on December 2, 2005.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2006: $4.500
2007: $7.000
2008: $5.500
2009: $0.500 with incentives that could reach $2.5 million (Arizona)
Phillies exercised their buyout option on October 31, 2008 making Gordon a free agent.
Helms, Wes Signed a two-year, $5.45 million free agent contract in November 2006.
2007: $2.05 (Florida)
2008: $2.90 (Florida)
2009: $3.75 (Florida)
Was traded to the Florida Marlins for cash or a player to be named later on April 5, 2008. Eligible for free agency following the 2009 season.
Iguchi, Tadahito Signed a two-year, $6 million deal in the Japanese League in January, 2009.
Options remaining: 0 (stipulated by initial contract signed with Chicago White Sox.)
2007: $3.250
2008: $3.850
Filed for free agency following the 2008 season.
Jaramillo, Jason Traded to Pittsburgh for Ronny Paulino on December 10, 2008.
Options remaining: 2
2008: $0.390
2009: (Pirates)
Jenkins, Geoff Signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phillies on December 20, 2007.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service)
2008: $6.000
2009: $6.750
2010: $7.500 mutual option ($1.250 million buyout).
2010 season becomes guaranteed with 925 plate appearances in 2008-2009 or 525 plate appearances in 2009.
Lieber, Jon Signed a three-year/$21 million contract in December, 2004.
2005: $6.250
2006: $7.250
2007: $7.500
2008: $3.500 (Chicago Cubs)
Filed for free agency following the 2008 season.
Lohse, Kyle Signed a four-year, $41 million extension with the Cardinals on September 29, 2008.
2007: $4.200 (Phillies)
2008: $4.250 (Cardinals)
2009: $7.125 (Cardinals)
2010: $8.875 (Cardinals)
2011: $11.875 (Cardinals)
2012: $11.875 (Cardinals)
Contract includes a full no-trade clause.
Paulino, Ronny Traded to the Giants, who then dealt him to Florida on March 27, 2009.
Options remaining: 0
2009: $0.440
Eligible for arbitration following the 2009 and 2010 seasons and for free agency following the 2011 season.
Seanez, Rudy Signed as a free agent on April 1, 2008.
Options remaining: 0 (5 years of service.)
2008: $0.400
Filed for free agency following the 2008 season. The Phillies declined to offer him arbitration.
Taguchi, So Signed a minor league deal with the Cubs in January, 2009.
Options remaining: 0 (reached 5 years of service during 2008 season.)
2008: $1.050 (Phillies)
2009: $0.900 (Cubs - if he makes the major league roster.)
Phillies exercised their $0.115 million buyout option on 10/31/08 making Taguchi a free agent.
Thome, Jim December 2002 – signed 6 year / $85.0 million contract.
Traded to Chicago White Sox on November 23, 2005. Phillies will pay approximately $5.5 million of his contract in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Thome's team option for 2009 vested. The Phillies are responsible for $3.0 million of his contract for 2009.
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