Post by glenn on Oct 3, 2015 8:34:02 GMT -5
In November 2000, former USMC Lt Col KG Erwin takes over as GM and field manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. We will begin the 2001 season with a new ballpark and a new attitude. I have a 5-year contract in which to turn the team around and try to build a contender in the National League Central Division.
I begin with a $49.5 million payroll and $31.4 million in the treasury.
The first deal I make is to send 30 yr old Brian Giles and his $8.9 million salary to the Blue Jays for 27 yr old OF Shannon Stewart, who makes $3.3 million/3 yrs. I sign Shannon to a 1 yr extension for slightly less.
I then buyout 40 yr old P Billy Taylor's contract of $473,000 and release him. I sign 24 yr old FA P Joaquin Benoit to a 5 yr contract @ $283,000 and assign him to AAA.
I trade 35 yr old OF John VanderWal to the Royals for 32 yr old 1B Dave McCarty.
I trade 33 yr old OF Derek Bell to the Braves for 30 yr old 2B Quivio Veras.
I send minor league OF Emil Brown to the Royals for minor league 1B Ken Harvey. I sign Ken for 3 yrs @ $99,000 and assign him to A.
With these moves my salary expenses are now $43.2 million, the 3rd lowest in the majors. Of course, I also have a number of 1 yr contracts, so the payroll will increase as the season goes along.
In the preseason power rankings, the top-rated teams are the Yankees and the Cubs. My Bucs are ranked 26th. The Yankees are aiming for a 4th straight World Series championship.
I begin with a $49.5 million payroll and $31.4 million in the treasury.
The first deal I make is to send 30 yr old Brian Giles and his $8.9 million salary to the Blue Jays for 27 yr old OF Shannon Stewart, who makes $3.3 million/3 yrs. I sign Shannon to a 1 yr extension for slightly less.
I then buyout 40 yr old P Billy Taylor's contract of $473,000 and release him. I sign 24 yr old FA P Joaquin Benoit to a 5 yr contract @ $283,000 and assign him to AAA.
I trade 35 yr old OF John VanderWal to the Royals for 32 yr old 1B Dave McCarty.
I trade 33 yr old OF Derek Bell to the Braves for 30 yr old 2B Quivio Veras.
I send minor league OF Emil Brown to the Royals for minor league 1B Ken Harvey. I sign Ken for 3 yrs @ $99,000 and assign him to A.
With these moves my salary expenses are now $43.2 million, the 3rd lowest in the majors. Of course, I also have a number of 1 yr contracts, so the payroll will increase as the season goes along.
In the preseason power rankings, the top-rated teams are the Yankees and the Cubs. My Bucs are ranked 26th. The Yankees are aiming for a 4th straight World Series championship.