"This will be a series of brief topics rather than one or two deep dives, as I'm trying to get a few things wrapped up before Thanksgiving break gets started. On that note, I got an early start on the holiday festivities by watching the 1st grade balloon parade this morning at the local elementary school where I volunteer as a reading mentor."
"Phil Maton has a chance to more than double his previous career earnings with his new Cubs contract, which Jon Heyman was first to report is worth a guaranteed $14.5 million. If he's able to reach annual incentives of $250,000 based on appearances, he can make more in the next two years than he had in the previous nine. My guess is that he's got to reach 60 games to max the bonuses, a mark he's exceeded in each of the last five seasons."
The writer outlines several brief topics and notes a perspective shift after attending a 1st grade balloon parade while volunteering as a reading mentor. Phil Maton signed a new Cubs deal that guarantees $14.5 million and includes appearance-based incentives of $250,000 that could substantially increase his total earnings over the next two years. The deal may represent a front office identification of an undervalued reliever, drawing comparisons to Emilio Pagán and Matthew Boyd. Questions remain about exact incentive terms and the 2028 club option. Righty Sonny Gray appears to be tailing off entering his age-36 season, the last of his current deal.
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