eh, if they signed him it would probably have been a backloaded 2 year deal, not a big payment for next yearThis moves saves the Cards a ton of jack. Money that is freed up to add to the pile that will be needed to buy a MOTB or stud closer.
He was eligible for arbitration. The CBA would have required the pay him him north of $7M for next year even though he might only pitch for a couple of months, if that. That's a little steep.eh, if they signed him it would probably have been a backloaded 2 year deal, not a big payment for next year
Bernie was talking this morning about how they tried to get a 2 year deal that was loaded with incentives but no deal was reached so they passed on him. The 40 man roster seems to be a top priority as they have some players they need to get on there so they don't lose them
Lets stay focused. This savings will add several hundred additional square feet of income generating space in the next phase of BPV!!! Yea baby!!! Cha-Ching.