Leaving the 2021 team salary level exactly where it currently is (without any additions) would, in theory, bring the team back to break-even in player payroll expense over the past two seasons after a significant loss in 2020.
Six teams project to have their payrolls exceed the $208 million Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) threshold in 2020, and we've already heard rumors about some teams that are looking to shed salary as a result.
Tanking isn't always a winning stretegy. For every team it's worked for, it's failed to work for several others. It's time to change the mindset Reds fans.
With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, the Cincinnati Reds ownership and front office face an important next 30 days. The all-important question being: Should the Reds be a buyer or seller? Depending on what you read, you've run across the case for one or the other formula.
The right answer is both.
The Reds front office appears to be changing for the better. And that’s a good thing, because the most difficult, long-lasting moves are yet to come.
Baseball fans love to question their team's manager. We interrogate every decision to bunt, steal a base, or use a pinch hitter. We're never, ever satisfied with the stupid batting order, playing time decisions... Read More...