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Orcin · 04-20-2013, 10:34 AM

November 26, 2015

Subject: Salary Obligations – 2016

Eligible players filed for free agency today and arbitration is also out of the way. This is our first look at a clean budget picture for 2016, and it is really tight. I typically assume a full 40-man roster on major league contracts to be conservative. Using that assumption, total salaries are $500K over the $105 million limit that I established for myself and only $1.5M under the budget set by owner Gordon Cooper. In addition, 2017 is over budget, so Gordon Cooper will not allow any contract extensions.

Let’s focus on team needs for a second. If there were a small amount of budget room available, what would I be seeking?

1. LH power hitter 1B/OF
2. Bullpen help
3. Second base upgrade
4. Veteran depth players

I would like to trade Will Spencer for one of these needs and reduce the payroll in the deal. I would then be able to upgrade the bench and/or starting pitching depth with another round of 1-year, $1M contracts in the late winter/early spring period.

The REAL problem here is unsolvable: I am paying my backup catcher $12.7 million. Bland is a 10/5 player and will not agree to a trade, even if a trade were possible. So I just have to work around that obstacle for one more year. Bland contributes, so it is not all bad news.

The Louisville Colonels start the off-season down 12 WAR with the trade of CF Rafael Valdez (5 WAR) being the largest hole to fill. His backup, CF Ray Banks (3 WAR), is the next biggest loss. Maybe the loss of these two players is a blessing in disguise. Center field prospect Jose Diaz has the potential to be a superstar and needs an opportunity to play in the majors. He has a spot now.

04-20-2013, 10:34 AM	#205
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,850	November 26, 2015 Subject: Salary Obligations – 2016 Eligible players filed for free agency today and arbitration is also out of the way. This is our first look at a clean budget picture for 2016, and it is really tight. I typically assume a full 40-man roster on major league contracts to be conservative. Using that assumption, total salaries are $500K over the $105 million limit that I established for myself and only $1.5M under the budget set by owner Gordon Cooper. In addition, 2017 is over budget, so Gordon Cooper will not allow any contract extensions. Let’s focus on team needs for a second. If there were a small amount of budget room available, what would I be seeking? 1. LH power hitter 1B/OF 2. Bullpen help 3. Second base upgrade 4. Veteran depth players I would like to trade Will Spencer for one of these needs and reduce the payroll in the deal. I would then be able to upgrade the bench and/or starting pitching depth with another round of 1-year, $1M contracts in the late winter/early spring period. The REAL problem here is unsolvable: I am paying my backup catcher $12.7 million. Bland is a 10/5 player and will not agree to a trade, even if a trade were possible. So I just have to work around that obstacle for one more year. Bland contributes, so it is not all bad news. The Louisville Colonels start the off-season down 12 WAR with the trade of CF Rafael Valdez (5 WAR) being the largest hole to fill. His backup, CF Ray Banks (3 WAR), is the next biggest loss. Maybe the loss of these two players is a blessing in disguise. Center field prospect Jose Diaz has the potential to be a superstar and needs an opportunity to play in the majors. He has a spot now.