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Old 05-03-2012, 07:08 PM   #713
VarlosZ
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Killebrew View Post
When you release a player with an option year the buyout cost is not subtracted from the cost of the release. I believe it should always be applied regardless of the type of contract option (player/team/vesting).
This worked properly for me the one time I did it (with one year left then a team option). Player costs increased by the player's upcoming salary, plus the buyout amount for the final season.

ETA: At least, the popup/warning announced the correct amount; I didn't go to the finances page to check.
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