R.J Anderson's piece is irresponsible and incomplete A players contract calls for compensation in any variety of ways..Greenbacks obviously, but beyond that.. It could be an annuity. An annuity can contain stocks, muni bonds, Corporate bonds, mutual funds. The agent or players financial advisor can choose an annuity containing what they wish, with a maturity they desire. Holders of annuities have ALL income tax deferred until maturity or early withdrawal. For the author to suggest a dollar today is less than a dollar a year from now is pure speculation. Finally, money tends to "double" every seven years with most, if not all, investment vehicles..