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Orcin · 11-05-2012, 02:26 PM

November 21, 2006

Subject: Budget Projections – 2007

Eligible players filed for free agency today and arbitration is also out of the way, so let’s have a clean look at salary commitments for the 27 players with major league contracts.

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The 2007 salaries, including approximately $4 million for additional minimum salary players and $8 million for personnel, project to be $95 million ($5 million under target). A third catcher will be added if one can be found with options remaining, but that should not break the bank. I don’t anticipate any other big trades so 2007 should now be set, both financially and on the field. The real issue is 2009 and the planning starts now.

Two years from now, I have an estimated payroll of $61 million according to the chart. Adding the same $12 million as above for minimum salary players and personnel makes the total $73 million. However, the chart does not account for players whose contracts have expired, some of whom we will want to sign. Add Westaway and Brown at their current salaries and the figure is already up to $96 million, and those two players will likely get increases. Factor in young players like Dominguez that should qualify for arbitration a year earlier than shown in this chart, and you have a financial disaster.

I know that you have heard this before – it literally happens every year. The solution is always the same. Start by signing the core players – in this case it is Westaway and Brown. Sign some key young guys (Brooks?) to bargain contracts and buy out that arbitration threat. The rest of the problem goes away just like Gonzalez and Olivares. The fans are upset for a while, but they will forget about it when we announce a long-term contract for Westaway. Brown’s deal might be easier though, so I will start there.

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Jennifer, could you come in here, please?

“Yes, Mr. Orcin?”

I believe there is a typo on this offer sheet for Mr. Chris Brown. It is supposed to say EIGHT million dollars per year, not EIGHTEEN.

“Oops, teehee. How did that happen? Just let me get the white-out… I’m sure glad you check these things, Mr. Orcin. I guess I just got excited seeing my name on this one.”

Yes Mrs. Brown. I learned to review these offer sheets carefully after the Rodney Wright fiasco. Fortunately, he turned down our offer of a FOURTEEN year contract.

Note: MISTER Brown was a tough negotiator. He insisted on four years guaranteed (no team options) with an extra $500K per year. He literally would not take one penny less. It’s almost like he had inside information about our available budget.

11-05-2012, 02:26 PM	#1158
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,884	November 21, 2006 Subject: Budget Projections – 2007 Eligible players filed for free agency today and arbitration is also out of the way, so let’s have a clean look at salary commitments for the 27 players with major league contracts. The 2007 salaries, including approximately $4 million for additional minimum salary players and $8 million for personnel, project to be $95 million ($5 million under target). A third catcher will be added if one can be found with options remaining, but that should not break the bank. I don’t anticipate any other big trades so 2007 should now be set, both financially and on the field. The real issue is 2009 and the planning starts now. Two years from now, I have an estimated payroll of $61 million according to the chart. Adding the same $12 million as above for minimum salary players and personnel makes the total $73 million. However, the chart does not account for players whose contracts have expired, some of whom we will want to sign. Add Westaway and Brown at their current salaries and the figure is already up to $96 million, and those two players will likely get increases. Factor in young players like Dominguez that should qualify for arbitration a year earlier than shown in this chart, and you have a financial disaster. I know that you have heard this before – it literally happens every year. The solution is always the same. Start by signing the core players – in this case it is Westaway and Brown. Sign some key young guys (Brooks?) to bargain contracts and buy out that arbitration threat. The rest of the problem goes away just like Gonzalez and Olivares. The fans are upset for a while, but they will forget about it when we announce a long-term contract for Westaway. Brown’s deal might be easier though, so I will start there. ********** Jennifer, could you come in here, please? “Yes, Mr. Orcin?” I believe there is a typo on this offer sheet for Mr. Chris Brown. It is supposed to say EIGHT million dollars per year, not EIGHTEEN. “Oops, teehee. How did that happen? Just let me get the white-out… I’m sure glad you check these things, Mr. Orcin. I guess I just got excited seeing my name on this one.” Yes Mrs. Brown. I learned to review these offer sheets carefully after the Rodney Wright fiasco. Fortunately, he turned down our offer of a FOURTEEN year contract. Note: MISTER Brown was a tough negotiator. He insisted on four years guaranteed (no team options) with an extra $500K per year. He literally would not take one penny less. It’s almost like he had inside information about our available budget. Last edited by Orcin; 10-21-2017 at 10:10 AM.