What's it Werth?

Jayon Werth is now the "former Phillies Right-Fielder" after signing a seven year contract with the Washington Nationals.  The Nationals?!  That's right, the NL East, LAST place team of the 2010 season.  The price tag for his 7 years of playing baseball, 126-million-dollars.

Let's do the math:
126 mill / 7years = 18 mill per year
18 mill / 162 regular games (no post season) = $111,111.11 per game
$111,111.11 / 9 innings of playing each game = $12,345.67 (COOL Number!)

Being in last place leaves a team a few options.  They could hang their heads in defeat and be resolved to a dismal existence or they could invest in the future.  That's what the Nationals have chosen to do, offering Werth 66 million more then what the Phillies were willing to pay.  I hope they get their money's worth.  Investing in the future is essential for the existence of every entity, whether business, household or Church.  A ministry's investment in the future is not measured by dollars and cents though.  It is seen in the commitment that is made to evangelism, discipleship and engaging others in the work of the ministry.  Time and the treasured Word of God are our greatest assets to invest in the battle for the souls of men.  Never settle for last place.


Chuck