re: MLB Trade Discussion Thread - Greinke to the Astros

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Guess that defeats the not spending aspect, just curious if it will impact who they go after in FA or resign this winte

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The Braves are paying the corpse of Darren O'Day 9 million for showing up to Spring Training and then just vanish. They will have plenty of money.

Donaldson, O'Day, Keuchel, Swarzak, Martin, McCann, Tomlin, and Joyce will clear about $62 million.

Teheran has a option and might not get picked up(13 mil). Gausman made 9.3 this year and might get released instead of arb4. Both of Flowers and Markakis have options that might not be picked up.

The payroll is over $140 mil right now. Higher than its ever been, so I doubt it will be a factor in resigning Donaldson and bringing in a starter or whatever else the team might need(catcher).

Donaldson-yes
McCann-definitely if he doesnt retire
Tomlin-probabaly unless someone foolishly gives him more than the small amount he deserves.
keuchel-Maybe. I dunno. Depends on who they think will be in the rotation next year. Soroka/Fried/Folty probably all have a spot locked up, and they might have another rookie like Ian Anderson take a spot, then who knows for the 5th. Keeping one of Tehera, Keuchel, Gausman is plausible, but maybe they want to throw tons of money at Cole?