earned run average $($ERA$)$ of $2\mathrm{.}23,$ and $166$ strikeouts in $147\mathrm{.}2$ innings pitched. He is also your best friend.

Two weeks ago, on his three$-$year anniversary with the team, Flynn received the following email from his agent, George Get$-$d'Bucks, indicating that he

is being called up to the Springfield Dusties, the Baldies's corresponding Major League Baseball $($MLB$)$ team. Moreover, Flynn$\text{'}$s contract is being revised

to reflect his new status. The email describes the general terms and conditions of Flynn$\text{'}$s revised contract.

Salary and Incentives:

Flynn Fireballer hereafter referred to as the "Player," is offered a four$-$year

contract with an annual salary of $$564,000$ per year, to be paid at the end of

each month in the contract term.

Under the league's collective bargaining agreement, the Player will receive a

$4\%$ cost$-$of$-$living adjustment $($COLA$)$ to his annual salary at the beginning of

every other year. This means that the Player's annual salary will increase at

the beginning of year $2$ and year $4,$ as applicable.

In addition, the Player will receive a one$-$time $$10,000$ time$-$in$-$league bonus

after six months of participation with an MLB team. This bonus will be paid

immediately on completion of the six$-$month period.

The Player is offered a performance$-$based bonus, as well as a milestone

bonus. Both are intended to encourage outstanding performance.

The Player is offered the following award$-$based performance incentive: a

$15\%$ bonus payable at the end of the operating year if he is selected to play

in the All$-$Star game. The Player is also offered the following milestone

bonus: a $$250,000$ bonus if he ties Nolan Ryan's $1973$ single$-$season strikeout