I would have scoffed at your salary range for Soler, but now it looks as conservative as you stated. With the FA options that I figure, he's in the driver's seat. When the status quo costs a lot more than this year, adding in García's write-off, and replacing Robertson thrown in, there might not be much wiggle room elsewhere. That would tend to favor in-house options for the other holes. Maybe Maldonado, Edwards, and one of the young catchers will answer the calls. If you lose Soler (figure Bell isn't leaving), the power replacement may fall to Johnston. He hit another today and has put up a monster season. There are savings from the Wendle, Stallings, Cueto, and Gurriel departures.
I would have scoffed at your salary range for Soler, but now it looks as conservative as you stated. With the FA options that I figure, he's in the driver's seat. When the status quo costs a lot more than this year, adding in García's write-off, and replacing Robertson thrown in, there might not be much wiggle room elsewhere. That would tend to favor in-house options for the other holes. Maybe Maldonado, Edwards, and one of the young catchers will answer the calls. If you lose Soler (figure Bell isn't leaving), the power replacement may fall to Johnston. He hit another today and has put up a monster season. There are savings from the Wendle, Stallings, Cueto, and Gurriel departures.
Great article Glenn
Excellent perspective
Thank you!