From The Archives: “Bobby Bonilla Day” is Anti-Labor
Another year, another check for Bobby Bonilla, another chance for me to share this post:
“Bobby Bonilla Day” is Anti-Labor
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This Thursday, like every July 1st until 2035, the Mets will write a check to Bobby Bonilla for a comically specific amount of money ($1,193,248.20), despite the fact that Bonilla has not played professional baseball since 2001, and has not played for the Mets since 1999. It’s known as “Bobby Bonilla Day,” and is commemorated by fans to the point that n…