08-11-2009, 09:30 AM
<b>2012</b>
Zambrano -- $19 M
Soriano -- $19 M (through 2014)
Aramis -- $16 M (club option w/ $2M buyout)
Dempster -- $14 M (player option)
Our committments come to $54 Million ($66 M if Aramis' option is exercized).
In conclusion, I feel like Hendry has totally mismanaged future payroll flexibility to win now. I can understand why Hendry set up the payroll like this since the team has been for sale and he has no guarantess of his future. However, I don't feel an Organization should be run in this manner if you want to stay competitive on a consistent basis. I feel like it will be several years after this season until we will compete again and this is Hendry's fault. I was once a Hendry supporter but at this point I will be disappointed if he is retained by the Ricketts.
Zambrano -- $19 M
Soriano -- $19 M (through 2014)
Aramis -- $16 M (club option w/ $2M buyout)
Dempster -- $14 M (player option)
Our committments come to $54 Million ($66 M if Aramis' option is exercized).
In conclusion, I feel like Hendry has totally mismanaged future payroll flexibility to win now. I can understand why Hendry set up the payroll like this since the team has been for sale and he has no guarantess of his future. However, I don't feel an Organization should be run in this manner if you want to stay competitive on a consistent basis. I feel like it will be several years after this season until we will compete again and this is Hendry's fault. I was once a Hendry supporter but at this point I will be disappointed if he is retained by the Ricketts.