#17 Lance Berkman (1B) 6 years/$85M (2005-2010), plus 2011 club option
* 6 years/$85M (2005-10), plus 2011 club option
o signed extension with Houston 3/05, replacing 1 year/$10.5M contract
for 2005 signed 1/05, avoiding arbitration ($11M-$10M)
o 05:$10.5M, 06-10:$14.5M annually, 11:$15M club option ($2M buyout)
o full no-trade clause
o award bonuses: $0.5M for MVP
($0.35M for 2nd place, $0.25M for 3rd);
$50,000 each for WS MVP, LCS MVP;
$25,000 each for Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, All Star selection
o Berkman to donate $100,000 annually to club charity
o acquired by NY Yankees in trade from Houston 7/31/10
(2011 option to be declined,
Astros to pay $4M of guaranteed money remaining on contract)