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MLB 2017: Playoffs, World Series, and Off-season.

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Hammer said:
Ohtani picks the Angels.

I thought it would be the Dodgers or the Mariners.
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He was going to pick an AL team. That was pretty obvious.

Seattle promised to use him as a DH. One wonders what the Angels promised to get him since they had less to spend than the Mariners.
 
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@JeffPassan
Sources: Yankees making progress on a trade for Giancarlo Stanton. One source cautioned nothing done. Another was confident it’s moving toward that. Either way, momentum for Stanton to Yankees is significant.
 
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He wants a ring, and that is commendable. I wish it weren't with the Yankees, but his intentions are pure.
 
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Well, if he goes to the Yankees, that rules them out of the Bryce Harper sweepstakes next winter. They can't tie up $700 mil for two players, since Hank Steinbrenner isn't overly interested in paying luxury tax. Stanton has $285 guaranteed through 2027 (with an opt-out after 2020), and I'm guessing the bidding on Harper is going to start at $400.
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
Yeah, right. :rolleyes:
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He already vetoed two trades with marginally successful teams who MIGHT be able to make a run at the ring with him on their team. He's made it clear, he wants to be on a team that is ready right now. Sure, he gets paid, but he's gonna get paid anyhow, no matter who he's with.

Also: what Hammer said.
 
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As we're sitting here right now, the Yankees are committed to $114.2 for 7 players (Tanaka, Ellsbury, Chapman, Castro, Headley, Gardner, Robertson). This does not include the first dime for any arbitration eligible players or free agents.

The luxury tax threshhold is now $195. The Yankees need to fill out the remaining 18 players on their roster for $80.8 million. Every dollar over that costs them possibly up to 50%.

EDIT: The Yankees have paid luxury tax every year since 2003. They're probably already at the 50% level now, depending on how the new CBA was worded.
 
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Castro and 2 lower level pitching prospects (Jorge Guzman and Jose Devers).

Miami eating about 30M of salary.
 
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Hammer said:
As we're sitting here right now, the Yankees are committed to $114.2 for 7 players (Tanaka, Ellsbury, Chapman, Castro, Headley, Gardner, Robertson). This does not include the first dime for any arbitration eligible players or free agents.

The luxury tax threshhold is now $195. The Yankees need to fill out the remaining 18 players on their roster for $80.8 million. Every dollar over that costs them possibly up to 50%.

EDIT: The Yankees have paid luxury tax every year since 2003. They're probably already at the 50% level now, depending on how the new CBA was worded.
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The interesting thing is, if the Yankees get under the tax rate for just one year, it resets their escalation of payments. That's what they are aiming for. And 2018 was supposed to be that reset year. Getting rid of Castro helps towards getting Stanton. But, they still need to dump one more big salary. One wonders what Ellsbury is going to do. He may have a no trade clause, but let's face it, he's not going to be playing much if he stays with the Yankees.
 
Russell Jaslow said:
I heard Miami eats this only if Stanton does not opt out in 2020.
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Yes and no. It figures into the "luxury tax number" regardless (Stanton = 22M/yr as far as Yankees tax hit is concerned.) If he opts out after 2020, the Yankees will pay $25M, but keep the $22M tax hit.

Also, Yankees don't NEED to get rid of any contracts, they're in decent shape as of now for staying under. This article explains it pretty well.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-hot-stove-yankees-still-have-money-to-spend-even-after-the-mega-stanton-trade/
via http://cbssportsapp.com
 
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hockeyplayer1015 said:
Yes and no. It figures into the "luxury tax number" regardless (Stanton = 22M/yr as far as Yankees tax hit is concerned.) If he opts out after 2020, the Yankees will pay $25M, but keep the $22M tax hit.

Also, Yankees don't NEED to get rid of any contracts, they're in decent shape as of now for staying under. This article explains it pretty well.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...y-to-spend-even-after-the-mega-stanton-trade/
via http://cbssportsapp.com
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Thanks for all that info.
 
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