This week’s mailbag will get into the Cubs’ remaining payroll area, how MLBTR’s arbitration projections got here to be, what the Padres, Reds, and Rangers may do, potential suits for Marcus Stroman, the Jeff Hoffman state of affairs, what the Cardinals may get for Erick Fedde or Ryan Helsley, and rather more.
Walter asks:
With roughly $45 million left till the underside threshold, how do you see Jed Hoyer spending it? Do you assume he’s being handcuffed as a result of he’s within the final 12 months of his contract?
No, I am unable to see the Ricketts household placing boundaries on Hoyer due to his lame-duck standing. Based on RosterResource, the Cubs’ CBT payroll sits at $198MM, which certainly places them $43MM shy of the primary threshold. I am not satisfied Hoyer will spend all of that, however he figures to spend an excellent portion.
The Cubs waited out Cody Bellinger till late February final 12 months to get the short-term deal they craved. It is not exhausting to see the Cubs being opportunistic on Alex Bregman, Jack Flaherty, or Nick Pivetta ought to they transfer into short-term deal territory. The Cubs giving $5MM to Colin Rea most likely reduces the percentages of pursuing one other beginning pitcher, nevertheless.
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