Rays have decided to buyout Daniel Murphy.

2020: 13m x .75 = 9.75 (10m)
2021: 13m x .5 = 6.5m (6.5m)
2022: 13m x .25 = 3.25m (3.5m)

20m x 1.1 = $22,000,000 hit

Tampa Bay will incur full buyout this season.

  Cubs have designated AJ Pollack for post September 1st release.

2y 500K ($1M total)

I think we should be able to use this season (since the season is killed) to help reset salaries etc. I think every team should be able to let a year lapse or retain that year. For instance, I gave Morton 4y deal and he's 36. Having to keep a year means now I get his 37-41 yrs instead of 36-40. I would definitely let a year lapse.

This will also allow us to have a stronger FA class this upcoming.

Another idea is to let us use our excess cap this year to pay off future years or even sign FA still. I worry the league will struggle with zero activity.  Additionally,  we could help build minors for unused teams to make their position more desirable for the future owner.

I also believe trades could be open as well.

Please stay safe everyone.
Kevin, CHC

PC

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