Best way to get rid of High Salaries ???

MightyQuinn · 08-21-2009, 01:08 AM

Not being familiar with the finance end of baseball, I got a player, 1B Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies that I have no use for.

We are in Season of 2009
2009 = 16,600,000
2010 = 16,600,000
2011 = 19,100,000
2012 = 23,000,000

He is hitting .150 in 23 games, 0.83 vs L & .179 vs R

No one wants him in trades due to his ridiculous salary. Do I just release him or waive him and suck up the salary ???

On a good note his replacement G.Atkins is hitting .296-11-29 in 47 games and is only costing me 7,050,000 for 2009.

Djanvk · 08-21-2009, 06:59 AM

Seems like he just hasn't had enough play time to get hit hits in, maybe play him more. I wouldn't release him though, I think you still have to pay that salary as it's a contract.

Kelric · 08-21-2009, 10:44 AM

If you cut him you'll have to pay every last cent. I'd keep playing him for a while to see how he does (depending on his ratings).

TT-Zop · 08-21-2009, 10:52 AM

Definitely don't cut him. I'd put him on the trade block to let teams know he's available, and then DFA+waiver him. That way at least he's on waivers and if someone wants to take on his contract they can (you can add him back to your roster when he clears).

You can also try trading him to one of the larger market teams and including some cash to make up the difference.

Hope that helps!

TribeFanInNC · 08-21-2009, 11:03 AM

Yep, much as in real life, you're pretty much stuck with him. You pretty have to play him because he is making so much. You can't afford to release or bench a guy making $20 mil.

Personally, I would not put him on the trading block, or shop him much, or waive/DFA him because it will kill his morale. Basically, you just have to try to get him to hit somehow. Try moving around in the order or rest him some to try to get him hitting again.

RoyEarl · 08-27-2009, 05:23 PM

Waive him, I am sure the White Sox will take him...

jmknpk2 · 08-27-2009, 06:47 PM

If you cut him, I think you'll have to pay all the future years' salaries immediately. Maybe he'll retire, if you can figure out how to get him to retire I think you'll be off the hook.

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MightyQuinn Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Best way to get rid of High Salaries ??? Not being familiar with the finance end of baseball, I got a player, 1B Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies that I have no use for. We are in Season of 2009 2009 = 16,600,000 2010 = 16,600,000 2011 = 19,100,000 2012 = 23,000,000 He is hitting .150 in 23 games, 0.83 vs L & .179 vs R No one wants him in trades due to his ridiculous salary. Do I just release him or waive him and suck up the salary ??? On a good note his replacement G.Atkins is hitting .296-11-29 in 47 games and is only costing me 7,050,000 for 2009. __________________ 12-Outlaws WWBL 2021-24 LWS 12-Aces POTD 2027-33 12-Padres UFBL 2012-18 12-Red Sox WBL 2016-20 LWS, WWS Last edited by MightyQuinn; 08-21-2009 at 02:47 AM.

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Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	If you cut him you'll have to pay every last cent. I'd keep playing him for a while to see how he does (depending on his ratings). __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

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TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,532 Thanks: 94 Thanked 268x in 209 posts	Yep, much as in real life, you're pretty much stuck with him. You pretty have to play him because he is making so much. You can't afford to release or bench a guy making $20 mil. Personally, I would not put him on the trading block, or shop him much, or waive/DFA him because it will kill his morale. Basically, you just have to try to get him to hit somehow. Try moving around in the order or rest him some to try to get him hitting again. __________________ PEBA - Duluth Warriors

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08-21-2009, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Djanvk Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Seems like he just hasn't had enough play time to get hit hits in, maybe play him more. I wouldn't release him though, I think you still have to pay that salary as it's a contract.

08-21-2009, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
TT-Zop Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Definitely don't cut him. I'd put him on the trade block to let teams know he's available, and then DFA+waiver him. That way at least he's on waivers and if someone wants to take on his contract they can (you can add him back to your roster when he clears). You can also try trading him to one of the larger market teams and including some cash to make up the difference. Hope that helps!

08-27-2009, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
RoyEarl Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6x in 4 posts	Waive him, I am sure the White Sox will take him...

08-27-2009, 06:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmknpk2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 706 Thanks: 67 Thanked 103x in 61 posts	If you cut him, I think you'll have to pay all the future years' salaries immediately. Maybe he'll retire, if you can figure out how to get him to retire I think you'll be off the hook.