Money Money Money Money....Money!

by roguejim on Dec 11, 2007 11:35 AM CST in Milwaukee Brewers News

Tom Haudricourt over at the JS Blogs has the Brewers' balance sheet so far, post-Gagne, clearly inspired by a recent BCB post from that Sackmann character.

In a nutshell (that's right, "nut" and "sack" in the same post):

Brewers 2007 payroll: $68 million
Salary we kicked to the curb this offseason: $31.21 million
Salary we've taken on for 2008: $25.15 million
Guaranteed, contractual raises for 2008: $4.2 million

That leaves us $1.8 million (ish) less than last year's payroll. BUT, we have 8 players eligible for arbitration, two of whom (Bush and Hardy) are eligible for some pretty hefty raises. Cappy, Aquino, Vargas, and Wise are in that group; I guess I wouldn't be surprised if all four were not part of the team come Spring Training.

Check out that link for the financial details.

Also, the same report noted that Nix cleared waivers and will report to AAA, thus keeping the hope alive that we'll see a Nix/Nixon platoon someday in Miller Park.

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Nix/Nixon?

But Jayson and Otis don't play the same position!

I can see the marketing now, though: "Ni'on! It's a gas!"

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by TheJay on Dec 11, 2007 12:08 PM CST reply actions

Thank the Lord

you're a Math Major with a History Minor because marketing doesn't look to be your strong suit, but it was a nice effort, really.

by 80badger on Dec 11, 2007 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

which one is going to say

"SOCK IT TO ME!!!"

Ryan Braun is the Ed Hochuli of Third Basemen. Prince is now Chubber Lang

by hyattff2003 on Dec 12, 2007 11:46 AM CST up reply actions

arbitration

I'm guessing that a couple of those arbitration eligible players are going to be traded within a couple weeks. Melvin is not done moving players yet, that's for sure. I look for Capuano and Vargas to be moved. Hardy obviously will stay, and I think the Brewers believe Bush can still be an effective 5th starter. Aquino is going to be sent to the minors still. This offseason is fun for the Brewers...keep it up Doug!!!!

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by jimmyb1799 on Dec 11, 2007 12:43 PM CST reply actions

Aquino

I'm pretty sure he's out of options meaning he'd have to clear waivers to get sent to the minors.

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by TheJay on Dec 11, 2007 1:46 PM CST up reply actions

i'm assuming..

you meant 2007 vs. 2008 payroll, not 2006 v. 2007

by SunglassesAtNight on Dec 11, 2007 12:55 PM CST reply actions

(erase erase erase)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Dec 11, 2007 12:56 PM CST up reply actions

I think he meant

December 06 vs. December 07.

Right? :)

Weird, but not weird.

by Jeff Sackmann on Dec 11, 2007 1:06 PM CST up reply actions

oops

Now it says 2007 vs. 2007. Has Jeremy Jeffress taken over RJ's account?

by newguy @ Brew Crew Ball on Dec 11, 2007 1:50 PM CST up reply actions

<Sigh>

(erase erase erase)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Dec 11, 2007 1:55 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 11, 2007 5:34 PM CST up reply actions

I would like to think all those sell out

Last season and the very strong support at the Box office would allow them to bump up the 08 club pay roll. Have they stated a pay roll "goal" this off season?

Would the jump from 68mil to say 75mil be unreasonable I am guessing season ticket sales for the upcoming season have to be ahead of this time last season.

My God Yost is coming back the 2008 season is already a disaster and they have not thrown a pitch yet. ;)

by WSB Chris on Dec 11, 2007 3:20 PM CST reply actions

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