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Sure, the season didn't end how we wanted it to. No third parade in 2023. But it's time to regroup, reload, and come back better than ever.
First things first. Who's gone?
Free Agents
Overall, that ain't a lot. This is a good thing, obviously, but it also means the payroll doesn't open up too much either.
Payroll
After all the calculations above, we'll be sitting at around 231 M with the first tax bracket at 237 M. Dana and Jim don't have much room to work, but the first tax bracket is pretty meaningless (20% tax on overage) as far as "punishment" goes. We'd have to top 257 M before it gets expensive. We should be able to safely reset it after 2024. The question is, how much does Crane want to spend? Based on Ketch's insight. he's willing to with guys like Hader as targets.
Free Agency
Here is a pretty healthy list of the potential free agents. Even it isn't everyone.
I think the top priority is:
Other Topics for the Offseason
Important Dates
The Quest for 3 Resumes in 156 Days
Sure, the season didn't end how we wanted it to. No third parade in 2023. But it's time to regroup, reload, and come back better than ever.
First things first. Who's gone?
Free Agents
- Michael Brantley
- Phil Maton
- Ryne Stanek
- Martin Maldonado
- Hector Neris (assuming he declines the player option)
- Dusty Baker
Overall, that ain't a lot. This is a good thing, obviously, but it also means the payroll doesn't open up too much either.
Payroll
After all the calculations above, we'll be sitting at around 231 M with the first tax bracket at 237 M. Dana and Jim don't have much room to work, but the first tax bracket is pretty meaningless (20% tax on overage) as far as "punishment" goes. We'd have to top 257 M before it gets expensive. We should be able to safely reset it after 2024. The question is, how much does Crane want to spend? Based on Ketch's insight. he's willing to with guys like Hader as targets.
Free Agency
Here is a pretty healthy list of the potential free agents. Even it isn't everyone.
I think the top priority is:
- Bullpen (1-2 arms)
- Left-Handed Corner Outfielder
- Starting Pitching (inning eater)
- Veteran Backup Catcher
Other Topics for the Offseason
- Who's the next manager
- Who, if anyone, gets extended (Bregman & Altuve are UFA after this year)
- Dana's first offseason
- Trades (bye-bye Jake?)
Important Dates
- Free Agency begins right after the World Series, but players cannot sign until another 5 days.
- Player, Club. & Mutal Options must be exercised 5 days after the World Series ends.
- Qualifying Offers must be given within 5 days after the World Series ends. Players have until 11/14 to accept or not.
- Non-Tender Deadline is 11/17
- Rule 5 Draft is 12/7
- Winter Meetings are 12/4-7
- Arbitration mid-Jan to mid-Feb.
The Quest for 3 Resumes in 156 Days