Michael Saunders

Colorado Rockies, Left Field
Age: 38y-1m-3d (Nov 19, 1986)
Exp: 7.138 Years
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 11 (#333 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Meister Sports Management

2019-2019 free-agent-xxb

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year contract with the Colorado Rockies.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2019 32 - - - - -
2020 33
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2019 32 7.080 - - - - -
2020 33 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 32 - - - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018 free-agent-street

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 free-agent-street

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 free-agent-xxb

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017 free-agent-street

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $2,900,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,900,000
Average Salary:
$2,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $2,875,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,875,000
Average Salary:
$2,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $2,300,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $2,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,300,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013
Pre-Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $512,600 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $512,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,600
Average Salary:
$512,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012
Pre-Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $489,100 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $489,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $489,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $489,100
Average Salary:
$489,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011
Pre-Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010
Pre-Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Pre-Arbitration

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004 Signing Bonus

Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $237,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $237,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $237,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $237,500
Average Salary:
$237,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

7.138 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$19,627,736

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 17
Signing Bonus
$237,500
$237,500
2009 22
Active
$400,000
$637,500
2010 23
Active
$400,000
$1,037,500
2011 24
Active
$420,000
$1,457,500
2012 25
Active
$489,100
$1,946,600
2013 26
Active
$512,600
$2,459,200
2014 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,300,000
$4,759,200
2015 28
Injured / Arb Avoided
$2,875,000
$7,634,200
2016 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,900,000
$10,534,200
2017 30
Retained
Active
$8,000,000
$93,536
$18,534,200
$18,627,736
2018 31
Retained
$1,000,000
$19,627,736
Total
$19,627,736

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $4,521,700 $237,500 - $4,759,200
3 $5,868,536 - - $5,868,536
2 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
17
$237,500
$237,500
$237,500
2009
22
$400,000
$400,000
$637,500
2010
23
$400,000
$400,000
$1,037,500
2011
24
$420,000
$420,000
$1,457,500
2012
25
$489,100
$489,100
$1,946,600
2013
26
$512,600
$512,600
$2,459,200
2014
27
$2,300,000
$2,300,000
$4,759,200
2015
28
$2,875,000
$2,875,000
$7,634,200
2016
29
$2,900,000
$2,900,000
$10,534,200
2017
30
$8,000,000
$93,536
$8,000,000
$93,536
$18,534,200
$18,627,736
2018
31
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$19,627,736
Total
$19,390,236
$237,500
$19,627,736

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $4,521,700 $237,500 - $4,759,200
3 $5,868,536 - - $5,868,536
2 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2015 TOR Aug 25, 2015 - Oct 05, 2015 Knee
2015 TOR May 10, 2015 - Aug 25, 2015 Knee
2015 TOR Mar 27, 2015 - Apr 25, 2015 Knee
  • Mar 17, 2019 Released by Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 01, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jun 21, 2018 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • May 21, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • May 15, 2018 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Apr 02, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 24, 2018 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 23, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jun 28, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jun 23, 2017 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jan 16, 2017 Signed a 1 year $9 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), including a club option for 2018
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.9 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.875 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Dec 03, 2014 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for J.A. Happ
  • Jan 15, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2.3 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 22, 2013 Signed a 1 year $512,600 contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 21, 2011 Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 11 (#333 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2017 TOR 73 53 234 218 26 44 9 2 6 21 75 15 55 0 .202 .256 .344 .600 -0.84
2016 TOR 140 130 557 490 70 124 32 3 24 57 234 59 157 1 .253 .338 .478 .816 1.46
2015 TOR 9 9 36 31 2 6 0 0 0 3 6 5 10 0 .194 .306 .194 .500 -0.16
2014 SEA 78 61 261 231 38 63 11 3 8 34 104 26 59 4 .273 .341 .450 .791 2.48
2013 SEA 132 109 465 404 59 96 23 3 12 46 161 54 117 13 .238 .325 .399 .724 1.45
2012 SEA 139 133 552 507 71 125 31 3 19 57 219 43 132 21 .247 .306 .432 .738 2.45
2011 SEA 58 47 174 161 16 24 5 0 2 8 35 12 56 6 .149 .207 .217 .424 -0.78

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 17, 2019
Released by Colorado (COL)
Jan 01, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
Jun 21, 2018
Released by Chicago (CHW)
May 21, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
May 15, 2018
Released by Baltimore (BAL)
Apr 02, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 24, 2018
Released by Kansas City (KC)
Feb 23, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
Jun 28, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
Jun 23, 2017
Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
Jan 16, 2017
Signed a 1 year $9 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), including a club option for 2018
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.9 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.875 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
Dec 03, 2014
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for J.A. Happ
Jan 15, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2.3 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 22, 2013
Signed a 1 year $512,600 contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 21, 2011
Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Seattle (SEA)
Jun 07, 2004
Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 11 (#333 overall)

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