:scared: This may be the most stunning MLB contract I have ever seen.
Happy Thanksgiving Gary! :WTF:
Matthews, whose 7-year-old son lives in nearby Santa Monica, reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $50 million, five-year contract with the Angels following a career year with the Texas Rangers.
"You spend so much time away from your family when you play baseball, and no amount of money can make up for that," Matthews told The Associated Press while driving to San Jose for Thanksgiving. "This move is a way for me to accommodate my son and be around him more."
Matthews' parents also live in Southern California. His father, known as "Sarge," also was a big-league outfielder, beginning his with the Giants. The younger Matthews has been called "Little Sarge."
I'm so appreciative that they gave me a chance to literally follow in my father's footsteps," Matthews said. "It would have been something just to have another Bonds and Matthews in the Giants' outfield. But this move was for my family."
Longtime San Francisco star Barry Bonds' father, Bobby, was a member of the Giants when Gary Matthews Sr. began his career.
The younger Matthews must pass a physical before the deal is completed. That won't happen before early next week because of the holiday.
Scott Leventhal, Matthews' agent, said his client made up his mind Wednesday morning.
"They were right there," Leventhal said of the Giants. "It was a very difficult decision. More than 10 teams kicked the tires. Everybody couldn't be more pleased."
Happy Thanksgiving Gary! :WTF:
Matthews, whose 7-year-old son lives in nearby Santa Monica, reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $50 million, five-year contract with the Angels following a career year with the Texas Rangers.
"You spend so much time away from your family when you play baseball, and no amount of money can make up for that," Matthews told The Associated Press while driving to San Jose for Thanksgiving. "This move is a way for me to accommodate my son and be around him more."
Matthews' parents also live in Southern California. His father, known as "Sarge," also was a big-league outfielder, beginning his with the Giants. The younger Matthews has been called "Little Sarge."
I'm so appreciative that they gave me a chance to literally follow in my father's footsteps," Matthews said. "It would have been something just to have another Bonds and Matthews in the Giants' outfield. But this move was for my family."
Longtime San Francisco star Barry Bonds' father, Bobby, was a member of the Giants when Gary Matthews Sr. began his career.
The younger Matthews must pass a physical before the deal is completed. That won't happen before early next week because of the holiday.
Scott Leventhal, Matthews' agent, said his client made up his mind Wednesday morning.
"They were right there," Leventhal said of the Giants. "It was a very difficult decision. More than 10 teams kicked the tires. Everybody couldn't be more pleased."
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