:STL: cut some underperforming overpaid players:
Release:
CI LaRoche, Adam, $2m (2013), $1.5m (2013) cap hit
OF Willingham, Josh, $16.5m (2017), $12.5m (2013), $8.5m (2014), $4.0m (2015), $4.0m (2016), and $4.0m (2017) cap hits
SP Garza, Matt, $10m (2014), $7.5m (2013) and $5m (2014) cap hits
Contract Buyout:
SP Johnson, Josh, $9.5m (2017), $3.0m (2013), $5.0m (2014), $2.5m (2015), $2.5m (2016), and $2.5m (2017) cap hits = $19.5 x 1.1 = $21.5 contract buyout.
Paid $18.5m in 2013 and $3m in 2014.