Strike would cost Bonds $42,350 a day
San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds would lose the most money per day if the strike extends into the season, with a daily loss of $42,350 based on a $7.75 million base salary. The AP study marks high earners like Cecil Fielder and Frank Thomas near the top, detailing daily losses across 40-man rosters and noting many players remain unsigned as April 2 season start approaches.
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LT to fight in Wrestlemania
Lawrence Taylor signed with the World Wrestling Federation to fight Bam Bam Bigelow at Wrestlemania XI in Hartford on April 2, earning about 500000 dollars. The move, announced at a Manhattan press conference, drew mixed reactions from former teammates and fans while LT dismissed questions about money or tarnishing his NFL legacy.
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Packers cut Sharpe after neck surgery ends nfl dream
Sterling Sharpe, one of the league’s premier receivers, was released by the Green Bay Packers after neck surgery. The 29 year old, six year veteran and team receptions leader, is out for 1995 with a 90 percent odds of return in 1996 per doctors, as Packers free up cap space to seek another receiver.
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Chiefs defend Montana over retirement decision
Kansas City Chiefs officials said Joe Montana will decide his future himself and won’t be pressured into retirement. General manager Carl Peterson stated he spoke with Montana about 2% hours earlier and that Montana will make the decision, not the media or anyone else.
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Reed returns to Vikings with three year deal
Jake Reed, part of an all time NFL receiving duo, stays with the Minnesota Vikings on a three year contract around 1.8 million per year. The Redskins reportedly offered about 17 million per season. Reed helped Minnesota set a passing record with Cris Carter and Warren Moon, surpassing the previous NFL mark for receptions by a receiving pair.
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49ers Lose Carter and Seville to Free Agent Deals
Dexter Carter and Derek Seville, backups to Ricky Watters, are leaving the San Francisco 49ers for rival offers. Carter signs with the New York Jets and Seville with the Denver Broncos, each for about $500,000 this season with signing bonuses of $275,000 and $300,000 respectively. Carter’s three year package reaches $1.8 million with incentives, while Loville’s four year deal totals $2.35 million. Carter earned $350,000 and Loville $162,000 last season.
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Johnsons fine reduced in NASCAR case at Daytona
The National Stock Car Racing Commission reduced car owner Junior Johnsons $45,000 fine by $10,000 to $35,000 and placed him on four-race probation through the Food City 500 at Bristol after inspectors found an illegal manifold before the Daytona 500. The appeal was heard in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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