These Former Major League Baseball Players Haven't Played In Years But Still Make More Money Than Many Active Players - Page 18 of 38

Matt Holliday

The Cardinals had traded for Holliday from the money-ball Athletics near the trade deadline in 2009. He went on to hit over .350 for the rest of that season. He then re-signed a huge contract after that season to remain with the team.

The deal was for seven years and $120 million, with $2 million of that deferred per year without interest. As of 2020, he’s getting $1.4 million every year through 2029, which will be 13 years after he played his last game for the Cardinals.