The New York Mets are embracing "Bobby Bonilla Day" under new owner Steven Cohen.
Bonilla was released by the Mets in January 2000.
He had two seasons left on his contract at $5.9 million, and the Mets agreed to defer his salary at 8% interest and make 25 equal payments of $1,193,248.20 each July 1 from 2011 to 2035, a total of $29,831,205.
The decision has been mocked ever since.
A promotion announced Thursday allows a fan to book an Airbnb stay for four at Citi Field for $250 that includes use of the team gym and shower and includes throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Mets play the Atlanta Braves on July 28.
The team, bought last fall by Cohen from the Wilpon and Katz families, said fans can request the booking, which is under the heading "Private room hosted by Bobby," starting at noon on July 8 on a first-come, first-served basis.