07-07-2011, 04:25 PM
I have two guys going to FA that I don't see having much interest or value that could get bumped to the high 70s: Jonathan Uckerman and Ryan Haven. I intend on going after the other 80+ guys that I'm letting go to free agency. Here's my thoughts on the high profile players listed so far:
OF Lambo: I'd say there was no interest because of having to give up a 1st round and no interest in the trade market due to the contract. Had the contract been not as steep or if he wasn't offered compensation I think things would have been a lot different. In the end, I think a player of his caliber should stay put.
1B Turberville: If it's to 89 then I'd be fine with it, but he still young and it doesn't make sense to just kill him off.
OF Brown: I could see him dropped and I could see HOU getting a bit of a salary break, but I think it should be something around a 75% buyout as HOU still owes him $16.5M and that's a lot of payroll to get out of scott free or for just 50%.
3B Koharu: It'd help to see a 90s cut down and I think anyone willing to do so, should get a slight benefit for helping the league talent issues.
OF Saunders: Last year of contract and hurt so probably going to see a drop anyways.
And that's pretty much the pattern...
I think anyone willing to cut down talent should receive a little benefit if the player is still under contract. I think people willing to release the player should get a little higher benefit than those wanting to keep the player.
1. Rating Drop + Release = 30% Contract Reduction (70% Buyout)
2. Rating Drop + Keep = 20% Contract Reduction
3. Or if the player is owed $10M+, the team could forfeit the contract reductions and receive a free WB slot
Whether it's interned or not I definitely don't feel anyone should get a free release. The player was signed and most of their remaining contract should be honored.
OF Lambo: I'd say there was no interest because of having to give up a 1st round and no interest in the trade market due to the contract. Had the contract been not as steep or if he wasn't offered compensation I think things would have been a lot different. In the end, I think a player of his caliber should stay put.
1B Turberville: If it's to 89 then I'd be fine with it, but he still young and it doesn't make sense to just kill him off.
OF Brown: I could see him dropped and I could see HOU getting a bit of a salary break, but I think it should be something around a 75% buyout as HOU still owes him $16.5M and that's a lot of payroll to get out of scott free or for just 50%.
3B Koharu: It'd help to see a 90s cut down and I think anyone willing to do so, should get a slight benefit for helping the league talent issues.
OF Saunders: Last year of contract and hurt so probably going to see a drop anyways.
And that's pretty much the pattern...
I think anyone willing to cut down talent should receive a little benefit if the player is still under contract. I think people willing to release the player should get a little higher benefit than those wanting to keep the player.
1. Rating Drop + Release = 30% Contract Reduction (70% Buyout)
2. Rating Drop + Keep = 20% Contract Reduction
3. Or if the player is owed $10M+, the team could forfeit the contract reductions and receive a free WB slot
Whether it's interned or not I definitely don't feel anyone should get a free release. The player was signed and most of their remaining contract should be honored.
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