There’s going to be a “Dodger rule” soon put into place. If they sign Soto and have Sasaki coming too that team would be insane. Who do you pitch to and how do you plan on scoring runs against them? They would basically have an all star team and I don’t think it would be good for baseball. If they get both of these players with deferrals being the reason I can see deferring contracts becoming outlawed. Because Ohtani deferred most of his contract it allows them to keep buying more top notch players. I understand this is completely legal now but it’s going to cost baseball in the long run if LA starts reeling off championships. I know I wouldn’t pay to just watch my team lose every year. I know Sasaki is still at a different level as far as a regular FA coming from Japan but I’m just saying overall this possible super team isn’t good for baseball unless you’re a Dodger fan. They created the Cohen tax just for this exact reason. Still believe Soto will be in a Mets uniform for a very long time but even with the Snell signing. It’s bullshit to be getting every great player and not paying the real tax they should be paying. Yes. I know it’s all above board right now and smart from their perspective. Just not thrilled they got the best player in baseball for like half it should cost.
Yes. The Mets paid more tax $ last year than LAD. Maybe they were more clever or maybe Ohtani was more amenable to that pay structure but either way it feels wrong.
I think they need to tweak the rules in terms of estimating payroll costs, the tax, and deferred money. They've worked a loophole and it needs to be closed.
Question: Does deferred income count against a salary cap when it is finally paid? So when Otani (and others) get paid in retirement, does the LA payroll include the roster then AND deferred money to retired players in those years? So the luxury tax eventually is paid down the road...
Happy Thanksgiving to all! The Soto Sweepstakes is already jumping the shark. Make a decision, Juan.
I'm thankful for the Mets, fellow Mets fans, and Mets Fix!
It will be fine. The Mets will spend money too.
I hope there are many deferrals in our future.
There’s going to be a “Dodger rule” soon put into place. If they sign Soto and have Sasaki coming too that team would be insane. Who do you pitch to and how do you plan on scoring runs against them? They would basically have an all star team and I don’t think it would be good for baseball. If they get both of these players with deferrals being the reason I can see deferring contracts becoming outlawed. Because Ohtani deferred most of his contract it allows them to keep buying more top notch players. I understand this is completely legal now but it’s going to cost baseball in the long run if LA starts reeling off championships. I know I wouldn’t pay to just watch my team lose every year. I know Sasaki is still at a different level as far as a regular FA coming from Japan but I’m just saying overall this possible super team isn’t good for baseball unless you’re a Dodger fan. They created the Cohen tax just for this exact reason. Still believe Soto will be in a Mets uniform for a very long time but even with the Snell signing. It’s bullshit to be getting every great player and not paying the real tax they should be paying. Yes. I know it’s all above board right now and smart from their perspective. Just not thrilled they got the best player in baseball for like half it should cost.
Yes. The Mets paid more tax $ last year than LAD. Maybe they were more clever or maybe Ohtani was more amenable to that pay structure but either way it feels wrong.
I think they need to tweak the rules in terms of estimating payroll costs, the tax, and deferred money. They've worked a loophole and it needs to be closed.
I am happy that Mr. Ballone took a day off for the holiday.
Question: Does deferred income count against a salary cap when it is finally paid? So when Otani (and others) get paid in retirement, does the LA payroll include the roster then AND deferred money to retired players in those years? So the luxury tax eventually is paid down the road...