Next years payroll
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AJ Pollock in left field is the biggest no brainer out there for me. He'll be 31 most of next season which isn't ideal, but he's a strong defender, which AA values, and is putting it all together at the plate. I think he makes perfect sense for us.
I'm still not completely sold on Riley, so I'd at least be involved in the Donaldson talks but it will likely get above what I'm comfortable spending on him.
I wouldn't sign Kimbrel and I hope Anthopoulos is smart enough not to give big money for extended deals to relievers, but I wouldn't be very surprised if he's back in Atlanta next year.
The part that's hardest to predict is what we do in trades. I think that'll be a big part of this, but just tough to know who will be available.
I'm still not completely sold on Riley, so I'd at least be involved in the Donaldson talks but it will likely get above what I'm comfortable spending on him.
I wouldn't sign Kimbrel and I hope Anthopoulos is smart enough not to give big money for extended deals to relievers, but I wouldn't be very surprised if he's back in Atlanta next year.
The part that's hardest to predict is what we do in trades. I think that'll be a big part of this, but just tough to know who will be available.
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Saw this post by rajah on TalkingChop - apparently we have a debt problem causing a lower payroll: https://www.talkingchop.com/2018/5/2/17313674/the-braves-debt
zbhargrove
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Machado and Harper
bravesfanMatt
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Neck 2 year extension.
zbhargrove
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Let's also see what we have in Flaherty
zbhargrove
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For real though... if I squint I can see us signing Machado and Pollock. Let's also trade for Realmuto and some bullpen pieces and call it good. Easy as pie. I think our starting pitching will be fine and it's a waste of resources to trade for an ace now.
bravesfanMatt
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I refuse to talk about next years payroll until we finally all agree on the great Folty/Newcomb debate..
jpx7
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The answer is “Soroka”.
Main issue facing the Braves is that they are something like $660M in debt and only had profits of $7M last year. MLB rules dictate a team can’t have more than 12x yearly profit in total debt.
So the Braves either need to get profits closer to $55M, or substantially pay down that debt. The easiest way to increase profit is to cut payroll, which is what we saw happen this season. Hopefully they can have the $120M+ payroll we are hoping for next season.
So the Braves either need to get profits closer to $55M, or substantially pay down that debt. The easiest way to increase profit is to cut payroll, which is what we saw happen this season. Hopefully they can have the $120M+ payroll we are hoping for next season.
zbhargrove
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This was all covered verbatim like 6-8 posts up.
DirkPiggler
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I smell some "creative accounting" coming soon. At least I hope that is the case.
They need to get the Battery off the books of the major league team somehow, while keeping the income streams. Maybe spin off the real estate interests into a separate entity, then lease them back to the Braves at a below market rate.
It's going to be one hell of a letdown if the new stadium revenue bump is more than offset by cuts to get within MLB debt limit rules.
The Brave’s payroll next year is $46 mil. That’s “if” we keep Julio and pay him 11mil and pick up the option on McCarthy also. Take that $19 mil off and “could” be sitting at $27 mil. Add back the other arb salaries at say $30 million (because we won’t keep all of them), and that puts the payroll at $57 mil...so we could spend a little over $60 mil (assuming payroll sits at $120 mil).
I think at least one (and probably two) of Folty, Julio and McCarthy will not be here. This depends on how Gohara and Allard progress of course. Rotation “could” be
Newk, Gohara, Soroka, Allard and one of the three above. That would have FOUR pitchers on rookie wages. We might even go after a ace, but either way...past that...we will have four solid options.
I think Riley is a lock if he keeps to the same path for next year. If I’m AA...why go spend big money on a position that will not be a weakness. Riley might not be a super star, but he will be above average, dirt cheap and an immeadiate upgrade.
Maybe drop some money in the pen. Spend say $15 mil on two guys? Then what? Drop some money on an outfield position and bench?
What’s left? Catcher? Signing Suzuki and Flowers back would be fine for a year or two.
If we are careful...a couple of the “right” trades and a few good contracts will load this team up. I don’t think we have to sign a Machado or Harper to load down the payroll and possibly keep from locking up a ton of these rookies (Soroka, Acuna, Albies)...long term.
I think at least one (and probably two) of Folty, Julio and McCarthy will not be here. This depends on how Gohara and Allard progress of course. Rotation “could” be
Newk, Gohara, Soroka, Allard and one of the three above. That would have FOUR pitchers on rookie wages. We might even go after a ace, but either way...past that...we will have four solid options.
I think Riley is a lock if he keeps to the same path for next year. If I’m AA...why go spend big money on a position that will not be a weakness. Riley might not be a super star, but he will be above average, dirt cheap and an immeadiate upgrade.
Maybe drop some money in the pen. Spend say $15 mil on two guys? Then what? Drop some money on an outfield position and bench?
What’s left? Catcher? Signing Suzuki and Flowers back would be fine for a year or two.
If we are careful...a couple of the “right” trades and a few good contracts will load this team up. I don’t think we have to sign a Machado or Harper to load down the payroll and possibly keep from locking up a ton of these rookies (Soroka, Acuna, Albies)...long term.
Seeming a lot easier these days...Newk.
So you want to be “in” on signing a then 33 year old to a big contract in his declining years?...but you figure Riley just won’t cut it? I can see if we go after Machado sure. Why in the world would you want Danaldson at his price and age, but have no interest in Riley on a minimum salary? Might as well just bring Joey bats in that case....
Cya later Dans.
Because I’m not convinced Riley will be good.