Tim Anderson, the former AL batting champion, has a juicy half-million dollar carrot dangling in front of him if he gets traded this season by the Miami Marlins. As per the terms of his latest deal, Anderson's pockets would get $500,000 heavier the moment he's handed over to another team. This clause was highlighted in the shortstop's one-year contract with the Marlins, which was finalized over the weekend to the tune of $5 million, as reported by WSVN.
Anderson, who's undoubtedly looking to quickly rebound back to top form, hit a career-low .245 last season. This woeful dip came after he impressively led the majors with a .335 average back in 2019. What he needs to do now, is to surely make himself indispensable to the Marlins if he wants to avoid being shipped off, despite the lucrative bonus that would come with a trade, as AP News highlighted.
The 30-year-old's move to Miami marks the end of an eight-season stint with the Chicago White Sox, where he achieved his batting accolade. His tenure with the Sox wasn't all smooth sailing. Last year, injuries held him back, resulting in just one home run and 25 RBIs over 123 games, echoing his limited run the previous year due to similar health setbacks.
Anderson's switch to the Marlins signifies a fresh start for the infielder, and fans will be watching to see if he can find his stride once more. However, he will have to carefully navigate through the season, potentially avoiding any pitfalls that could lead the Marlins to to be tempted to cash in on their trade option. With a $500,000 assignment incentive on the line, it's clear that the business side of baseball is as strategic as the game played on the diamond, according to details shared by WSVN.
