gets
SP Volquez, Edinson, $5.5m (2016)
get
SP Buchholz, Clay, $4m (2016)
SP Sabathia, CC, $3.5m (2017)
Phillies do this deal as I really didn't want to resign Buchholz. I save a little salary this year and get out of Sabathia's contract next year.
Thanks for the negotiations speed!