Here is an estimated breakdown at how things look with the projected 25 man Roster/Payroll for 2013 Minus the reported deferred salary amounts of $5M to Johan Santana, $3M to David Wright and $15M to Jason Bay.
Note: Keep in mind that Johan Santana’s buyout was reported that it will be part of 2013 payroll.
Feb 17
A Look At The Mets 2013 Projected Roster/Payroll After Brandon Lyon Joins The Team
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6 comments
greggofboken
2/17/2013-10:37pm at 10:37 pm (UTC -4)
What I found really interesting about the courtship of Bourn that didn’t bear out was that there was a willingness to absorb his 2013 salary (if you believe their interest was genuine, which I do).
When you factor in the deferrals, which I will since I believe they are — the payroll stood at $98M with the addition of Lyon. Bourn’s $12M would have taken them beyond the $100M soft cap they said they were working with.
It didn’t happen, so the willingness to spend is a hypothetical….but since you raise it, in light of Fred’s remarks, it’s a point of interest.
Mr North Jersey
2/17/2013-10:48pm at 10:48 pm (UTC -4)
Counting the deferrals as you suggest they would of been at $110M had they signed Bourn at what he signed with Cleveland.
Stick
2/18/2013-12:03am at 12:03 am (UTC -4)
bourn’s deal is actually backloaded. He is only getting about 7mill in 2013, then something like 14 for the next 3.
srt
2/18/2013-8:44am at 8:44 am (UTC -4)
Good point Gregg.
srt
2/18/2013-8:46am at 8:46 am (UTC -4)
Thanks for updating these posts on the Mets budget, MrNJ.
I’ve seen one or two sites post similar budget estimates but they’re always so complicated I barely glance at them. Yes, I can be lazy with numbers….math is definitely not my strong suit.
Here, I can look at the bottom line – what we spent, what the projected is, what is left – and see basically where the team is at. Good stuff!
Johan4Cy
2/18/2013-2:50pm at 2:50 pm (UTC -4)
You forgot Bobby Bonilla!