Re: MLB 2017: Playoffs, World Series, and Off-season.
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.
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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Re: MLB 2017: Playoffs, World Series, and Off-season.
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.
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.
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.
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I heard Miami eats this only if Stanton does not opt out in 2020.
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/
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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.
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