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I would not attach players or prospects to move Matz – there is only one year left on his contract, and it is not an albatross, just poor value.
The most money you can eat to move Matz is $5 million, otherwise you are better off trading Fedde. Given the prospect return and the desire to compete sometime after 2025, you are better off moving Fedde, all else equal.
I don’t necessarily disagree with that. It really comes down to Bill DeWitt’s priorities, payroll purging or maximization of prospect return.
The financial reset will continue until next offseason by simple attrition of FA’s-to-be. The only way Bill stops that, is by poor Bill taking on salary.
The trade market is forcing a pause, while Bill tries to appear less desperate, FOR NOW.
Individual trade candidates, should have individual results. Arenado is about the financials, and him not blocking youth. What trade return w/out bundling??
Helsley and Fedde need their value traded back for future service years. Our 25′ departees should be dealt with in a player specific manner, and judging by the magnifying glass Bill is using, they likely are.
It really comes down to Bill DeWitt’s priorities, payroll purging or maximization of prospect return.
It would be nice if they could do both. Like the Dodgers signing Kim, but trading Lux for a draft pick and a prospect.
The financial reset will continue until next offseason by simple attrition of FA’s-to-be.
Yes, and that is why this is a rebuild, not a “reset.” DeWitt isn’t going to start spending money until the fans start coming back.
What trade return w/out bundling?
Minimal, because the Cardinals have told the world they are only concerned about saving money. So, teams are going to start by offering a low-ranking prospect and minimal relief, and they might be talked into a lower-ranking prospect with more salary relief.
To go along with Brian’s predicted headlines, here were our 2024 BOLD predictions. Some of us weren’t very bold and Shady mostly argued with himself. But for a good laugh, read through our predictions. I guess ZTR probably had the best predictions, although they weren’t exactly Bold. Most of us though, including me, were terrible.
Hopefully the link works as I struggle with links on this site.
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