Buster Posey, the star catcher for the San Francisco Giants, has earned around $125 million in salary during his 11-year Major League Baseball career. His contract extends at least through 2021, ensuring him nearly $25 million more, not to mention the endorsement and other opportunities that come with being one of the most popular players in the sport. So when faced with a dilemma over whether to take part in the pandemic-shortened baseball season scheduled to begin next week, the answer was clear. Worried about the possibility...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 17, 2020 12:02 UTC