The theft of Wandy Asigen from the New York Yankees, an amateur free agent who is now set to join the New York Mets, will reportedly lead to an upcoming trade. In order to pay Asigen the $3.8 million signing bonus he is expected to receive and have leftovers for others, the Mets are going to need to add some international bonus slot money. A trade is reportedly on the way.
International bonus money is one of those unique parts of the game. Different amounts are allotted based on a number of factors, usually favoring teams in small markets who don’t spend on superstar free agents.