There hasn’t been much good news in baseball lately. Or sports, for that matter. Which is why we bring you news worth celebrating on this very special day.
Today is baseball’s favorite holiday — Bobby Bonilla Day!
You see, every year on July 1, Bonilla gets a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets for doing absolutely nothing. Even though he’s 57, hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2001 and hasn’t played for the Mets since 1999, that money comes. He’lll get the check every July 1 until 2036. It’s beautiful, something we all should be so lucky to have happen every year.