#payroll-constraints

[ follow ]
#kansas-city-royals
Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
2 weeks ago

Cubs Could Trade from Thinning Farm System Rather Than Sign Big Free Agents -

The Cubs must trade prospects and rely on a limited farm system to acquire talent while containing payroll under likely winter budget constraints.
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

If they can only sign one, the Blue Jays should sign Bo Bichette over Kyle Tucker

There is a good argument for both players. They both are great players and can help push the franchise forward. But wouldn't it be better to have your homegrown talent do that? Bichette was a draft pick of the organization in 2016 and has quickly risen to being one of the best hitters on the planet. Bichette may not hit as many home runs as much as Tucker, but he will have 180 plus hits in a season.
Toronto
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
3 weeks ago

Did Jeff Passan quietly suggest the Red Sox won't spend significant money this winter?

The Red Sox could acquire Joe Ryan to pair with Garrett Crochet, but ownership-imposed financial limits will force creative roster construction by Craig Breslow.
New York Yankees
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

MLB Mailbag: Reds, Bregman, Bichette, Polanco, Braves, deGrom

The Cincinnati Reds need at least one high-impact hitter to improve their lineup but likely lack the payroll flexibility to acquire such a bat.
[ Load more ]