NEW YORK (AP) -Top five current baseball contracts for pitchers by average annual value. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources and include all guaranteed income but not income from potential incentive bonuses. There is no distinction for money deferred without interest:
Player, Club Years Avg. Salary
CC Sabathia, NYY 2009-15 $23,000,000
Johan Santana, NYM 2008-13 $22,916,667
Carlos Zambrano, Cubs 2008-12 $18,300,000
Barry Zito, SF 2007-13 $18,000,000
Jason Schmidt, LAD 2007-09 $15,666,667
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