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Dock_Elvis
I’m baffled at LaRussa’s talk of payroll flexibility following a 1 billion dollar cable TV deal.
NoAZPhilsPhan 2
I don’t know the specifics of the AZ deal but it’s possible it doesn’t kick in for a few years. Philly signed their deal a while ago (18-24 months maybe? I don’t remember) and the $$ doesn’t start until next season.
stl_cards16 2
And it’s not like the Diamondbacks are getting all the money up front. No one has reported on a yearly breakdown of the TV deal.
Dock_Elvis
That’s true…and there are also luxury tax concerns on the high end. I suppose even with a lump sum it would only go so far in payroll. But I do think that’s beside the point…they only cleared 10 and gave up a #1 pick….they can spin that how they like…but that’s playing it loose.
I’m guessing the 1 billion is over 20-25 years… But it gives them assistance moving forward.
Steve_in_MA
No, you don’t refrain from taking a guy like Touki in the draft, even if you are not looking at a 5-year plan. You take him anyway because he’s a highly marketable chip that you can redeem in order to fulfill your actual needs. Most other teams highly desire young pitching prospects of his pedigree, as we have seen this week. If you score such a chip and turn it into the acquisition of several more proven players who help the team, you’ve done a wonderful job for your first draft.
Dock_Elvis
They traded him for a utility infielder of marginal future value. They have players long-term there. I know they have flexibility other places….but they gave too much to the Braves just to dump Arroyo
dzuch
Maybe the Dbacks development team think that based on what Touki projects per level that in reality they were selling him high.
wkkortas
Given the nature of the deal, it’s possible the D-Backs staff also believe in unicorns and the Easter Bunny.
josh451
The big flaw with the “sell high” argument is that they didn’t even do that, they couldn’t have sold him for much lower to be honest.
sascoach2003
This just in: Astros are going to be REALLY good for the next few years if all the parts pan out. Could be the west’s version of Tampa Bay…draft choices that all hit together at the same time, especially on the mound.
kingjenrry
Actually, Tampa hasn’t been very good in the draft. Most of their success has come from good trades.
Dock_Elvis
Tampa hasn’t drafted well? They ran the gauntlet for awhile with those high picks.
Dock_Elvis
Shields was like a 13 pick I believe. A great organization because they’ve drafted well and made under the radar moves. Kevin Cash is solid in the dugout as well.
Dock_Elvis
I think the jury is out on Appel. He might get dealt
vegasranger 2
May take a while on the Snakes deal, and again may not……..NLW is far from settled……………Put me in the La Russa, Stewart corner on moving the Arroyo wasted contract………by the time Touki is ready we may all be gone………the future is now………
alicecooper
Mark Appel 5.36 ERA in his career. So happy the Bucs ended up with Meadows instead of him. Thanks, Mark. Lucky for you, you don’t have to play with those loser Pirates who have made the playoffs 2 years running.
smrtbusnisman04a
Are they planning to make an offers to David Price AND Johnny Cueto this off-season? That’s the only way this trade can be justified. Honestly, it’s just as stupid as the Zambrano- for- Kazmir trade.
Maybe it’s my education, or the fact that I’ve read Montebello, but if u r going to sell one of your top prospects, you better be doing it for a damn good reason. Even if I doubted his mechanics, I would l d still try to ripoff the buyer.
Maybe I shouldn’t doubt a man who has 3 world series rings.