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Updated Dodger Payroll

Here is the payroll, through 2012.

Star-divide

Pos Player 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C Barajas65 $117,486
1B Loney $411,000 $465,000 $3,100,000 $4,500,000
2B Theriot61 $909,290
3B Blake3 $0 $5,250,000 $6,250,000 $5,250,000
SS Furcal4 $13,000,000 $11,500,000 $8,500,000 $12,000,000
LF Gibbons64 $155,738 $650,000
CF Kemp6 $406,000 $467,000 $4,000,000 $7,100,000
RF Ethier7 $424,500 $3,200,000 $6,000,000 $9,250,000

IF Carroll10 $1,550,000 $2,500,000
OF Johnson5 $925,000
C Ausmus25 $1,000,000 $850,000
$150,000
C Ellis11 $118,032 $332,241 $420,000
IF Hu31 $48,208 $74,350 $420,000
PH/1B Lindsey66 $61,202
1B/3B Mitchell67 $61,202 $415,000
OF Robinson
IF DeJesus
OF Oeltjen68 $59,016
OF Podsednik60 $640,710

SP Kershaw $390,000 $404,000 $440,000 $500,000
SP Billingsley $415,000 $475,000 $3,850,000 $5,500,000
SP Kuroda14 $7,600,000 $13,600,000 $14,100,000 $8,000,000
SP Lilly63
  $1,696,721 $7,500,000
Garland54 $0 $0 $3,500,000

CL Kuo19 $392,000 $437,000 $975,000 $2,500,000
RHP Broxton17 $454,000 $1,975,000 $4,000,000 $7,000,000
RHP Jansen59 $159,563 $420,000
RHP Belisario20 $400,000 $297,541 $425,000
RHP Troncoso57 $401,000 $297,792 $430,000
RHP
Weaver24 $431,694 $800,000
LHP Sherrill18
$991,803 $4,575,000
RHP Monasterios21 $460,000
RHP Ely16 $222,951
RHP Link27 $109,649 $420,000

DL Schlichting32 $43,716 $185,792 $420,000
DL Martin1 $500,000 $3,900,000 $5,050,000 $4,500,000

Castro47 $669,399 $32,787
AAA Miller56 $292,623
AAA Haeger15 $120,219 $195,393
AAA Wade26 $390,000 $239,740 $194,514
AAA Paul9 $330,055 $131,147 $425,000
AAA Elbert30
$139,891 $6,557
AA Leach29   $194,536
AAA Hoffmann33 $52,459 ($25,000)
 


Manny23 $1,000,000 $7,267,760 $7,267,760 $7,677,596
Pierre34 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000
Andruw35 $14,100,000 $4,850,000 $3.600,000 $3,375,000
Schmidt36 $15,000,000 $16,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000
Padilla13 $85,246 $4,025,000 $1,000,000
Wolf37
$500,000 $6,000,000 $2,000,000
 
Hudson38 $6,550,000 $1,440,000  
Nomar $8,500,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
Belliard8 $363,388 $825,000
Dotel62 $494,536 $125,000
Ra.Ortiz22 $349,727
Taschner58
  $39,344
DeWitt2 $159,345 $266,612

Green4 $96,175
Anderson12 $409,699
Ohman40 $1,350,000 $200,000
Repko41 $487,500 $500,000 $122,951
Ru.Ortiz39 $63,394
Zerpa42 $35,000
McDonald28 $324,104 $28,771
Stults43 $184,524 ($400,000)
Mota44 $2,350,000    
Penny $9,500,000 $2,000,000
Loretta45 $1,250,000    
Thome46 $1,000,000
Milton48 $557,923
Mientkiewicz49 $550,000    
Loaiza $6,740,000 $375,000
Vargas50 $307,923
M.Jones51
$56,831
Bennett $825,000 $50,000
D.Young52 $391,000 $22,186
Abreu53 $21,858
Lowe $10,000,000
Kent $9,000,000
Beimel $2,045,000
Saito $2,000,000
Maddux $1,200,000
Proctor $1,115,000
Tomko $1,000,000
Mueller $750,000
Odalis $750,000
Sweeney $725,000
Brazoban $540,000
Park $500,000
Seanez $135,225
Lieberthal $100,000
Totals $119,286,225 $110,279,840 $99,747,654 $105,122,596

Bold = Arbitration

Italics = Estimated

Red = Option Buyout

Blue = Deferred Salary or Signing Bonus

Burgundy = Partial or Pro-Rated Salary

Note:  A full season of salary is earned over 183 days (April 4 through October 3 in 2010).  Any players currently on the active roster or disabled list will be assumed to be on the roster for the remainder of the year.

For a couple of great resources on MLB contracts, go to Jeff Euston's Cot's Baseball Contracts and the USA Today payroll database (dating back to 1988).

Incentives

1) Russell Martin

2010: signed a one-year deal for $5.05 million, plus up to $100k in incentives (per Tony Jackson)

$50,000 for 550 PA
$50,000 for 600 PA

2009: signed a one-year deal for $3.9 million (per Dylan Hernandez)

2) Blake DeWitt

2010: His contract for 2010 calls for a salary of $410,000 if in the majors of $168,000 if in the minors (per Dylan Hernandez)

DeWitt was traded to the Cubs on July 31, so he was a Dodger for 119 days:
$410,000 x 119/183 = $266,612

2009: His salary is $405,000, and he was on the major league roster from opening day through April 29, for a total of 25 days.  Note:  he was sent down to AAA on April 13, but was recalled on April 17 due to the injury to Mientkiewicz.  Those four days count as major league service time because he was recalled due to an injury.
$405,000 x 25/183 = $55,328

DeWitt was recalled on June 7, and was optioned to AAA after the game on June 14, so he was on the MLB roster for 8 days.
$405,000 x 8/183 = $17,705

DeWitt was recalled on July 5, and was optioned to AAA on July 11, so he was on the MLB roster for 6 days.
$405,000 x 6/183 = $13,279

DeWitt was recalled on July 16, and was optioned to AAA on July 27, so he was on the MLB roster for 11 days.
$405,000 x 11/183 = $24,344

DeWitt was recalled on September 13, with 22 days left in the regular season.
$405,000 x 22/183 = $48,689

3) Casey Blake:  signed a three-year, $17.5 million contract in December 2008:

2009: $5 million
2010: $6 million
2011: $5.25 million
2012: $6 million club option ($1.25 million buyout)

The 2012 option buyout can increase based on the PA incentives below in 2011.  In addition, if traded between October 2, 2009 and October 1, 2010, the 2012 option buyout will increase by $750,000.

Blake also has potential for $500k annually in incentives (per Associated Press)
Annually (2009-2011)
$125,000 for 525 PA
$125,000 for 550 PA
$125,000 for 575 PA
$125,000 for 600 PA

2009: achieved $250,000 in incentives
$125,000 for 525 PA -- achieved September 12
$125,000 for 550 PA -- achieved September 20

2010: achieved $125,000 in incentives
$125,000 for 525 PA -- achieved September 17
$125,000 for 550 PA -- achieved September 27

4) Rafael Furcal:  signed a three-year, $30 million deal in December 2008:

2009: $6.5 million
2010: $8.5 million
2011: $12 million
2012: $3 million deferred signing bonus

Furcal receives a $1m annual bonus for "maintaining a core strengthening program to keep his back healthy" (per Diamond Leung), which was included in the 2009 salary

Furcal's 2009 salary is $6.5 million, but there is also a deferred $4 million signing bonus from his previous contract, that was paid in January 2009. 

Furcal also has a $12 million 2012 option, with the following details (per Dylan Hernandez):

  • Option vests with 600 PA in 2011
  • With 625 PA in 2011, Furcal can void 2012 option
  • With 1,600 PA from 2009-2011, Furcal is guaranteed another $1.3 million in 2012, either as the buyout of the option or added to the base salary if the option is picked up.  Furcal had 1,108 PA in 2009-2010

5) Reed Johnson

2010: Signed a one-year, $800,000 contract on February 1.  Johnson also has $250,000 in incentives (per Tony Jackson):
$50,000 for 80 games played -- achieved September 3
$75,000 for 100 G -- achieved October 1
$50,000 for 300 plate appearances
$75,000 for 350 PA

6) Matt Kemp:  Signed a two-year deal for $10.95 million:

2010: $4 million
2011: $6.95 million

Has potential to add $300,000 to 2011 salary based on plate appearances in 2010 (per Dylan Hernandez):
$50,000 for 600 PA - achieved September 14
$100,000 for 650 PA - achieved September 28
$150,000 for 675 PA

7) Andre Ethier:  signed a two-year deal for $15.25 million (breakdown via Associated Press):
$500,000 signing bonus
2010: $5.5 million in 2010
2011: $9.25 million in 2011

In addition, Ethier can earn up to $375,000 in incentives in 2010-2011 (per Dylan Hernandez):
Annually (2010-2011)
$25,000 for 600 PA
$50,000 for 650 PA
$50,000 for 675 PA

Achieving those incentives in 2010 will also add those amounts to Ethier's 2011 base salary.

2009: potential for $100k in incentives (per Tony Jackson)
$25,000 for 596 plate appearances -- achieved September 8
$25,000 for 625 PA -- achieved September 15 (PA #625 was
his sixth walk-off!
)
$50,000 for 650 PA -- achieved September 23

8) Ronnie Belliard

2010: signed a non-guaranteed, one-year deal worth $825,000. The contract "becomes guaranteed if he weighs in at 209 or fewer pounds at any point during spring training." (per Dylan Hernandez)

The contract became guaranteed on March 25, when Belliard weighed in at 208 pounds (per Dylan Hernandez).

Belliard also has $250,000 in incentives (per Associated Press):
$50,000 for 350 PA
$50,000 for 400 PA
$50,000 for 450 PA
$50,000 for 500 PA
$50,000 for 550 PA

2009: traded by National to Dodgers on August 30, with 35 days remaining in the regular season.  His contract called for $1.9 million for 2009.
$1,900,000 x 35/183 = $363,388

9) Xavier Paul

2010: His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was recalled on April 23.  He was optioned to Triple A on May 8, so he was with  the Dodgers for 15 days.
$400,000 x 15/183 = $32,787

Paul was recalled on May 18, and optioned to Triple A on May 31, so he was with the Dodgers for 13 days
$400,000 x 13/183 = $28,415

Paul was recalled on July 3, and optioned to Triple A on August 4, so he was with the Dodgers for 32 days:
$400,000 x 32/183 = $69,945

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was recalled on May 7, with 151 days remaining in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 151/183 = $330,055

10) Jamey Carroll:  Signed two-year deal for $3.85m plus incentives, here is how the contract breaks down (per Tony Jackson):
$1 million signing bonus*
2010: $1.05 million
2011: $1.8 million

*Based on the report from Ken Rosenthal & Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, Carroll is being paid $1.35 million in 2010, and $2.5 million in 2011, so I am counting the signing bonus as broken out into $300,000 in 2010 and $700,000 in 2011 (per Tim Dierkes at MLB Trade Rumors and Maury Brown of The Business of Baseball, we find out that in 2011 the signing bonus is spread out as $300,000 in January and $400,000 in December)

Carroll also has $525,000 annually in incentives (per Tony Jackson):
Annually (2010-2011)
$25,000 for 275 PA - 2010 achieved August 5
$50,000 for 300 PA - 2010 achieved August 12
$50,000 for 350 PA - 2010 achieved August 27

$75,000 for 400 PA - 2010 achieved September 19
$75,000 for 450 PA
$125,000 for 500 PA
$125,000 for 550 PA

11) A.J. Ellis

2010: His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was recalled on April 10, and was optioned on July 21, meaning he was on the roster for 102 days. 
$400,000 x 102/183 = $222,951

Ellis was recalled on August 4, then optioned after the game on August 22, so he was with the club for 19 days.
$400,000 x 19/183 = $41,530

Ellis was recalled on September 3, with 31 days left in the regular season.
$400,000 x 31/183 = $67,760

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was on the major league roster from May 29 through May 31, for a total of 3 days. 
$400,000 x 3/183 = $6,557

Ellis was recalled on June 15, and was optioned to AAA on July 2, so he was on the MLB roster for 17 days.
$400,000 x 17/183 = $37,158

Ellis was recalled on September 1, with 34 days left in the regular season.
$400,000 x 34/183 = $74,317

12) Garret Anderson

2010: Signed a minor league deal on March 3, 2010, that will pay him $550,000 in the majors, with a potential for $200,000 in incentives:
$25,000 for 150 plate appearances - achieved July 24
$25,000 for 200 PA
$50,000 for 250 PA
$50,000 for 300 PA
$50,000 for 350 PA

Anderson was designated for assignment on August 8, and given his outright release on August 10, meaning he was with the Dodgers for 128 days:
$550,000 x 34/183 = $384,699

13) Vicente Padilla

2010: He received a $1 million signing bonus and a $4.025 million base salary (per Ken Gurnick).  The AP reports that his $1 million signing bonus will be paid on April 1, 2011.  Also, Padilla can earn up to $1 million in incentives in 2010 (per the Associated Press):

$125,000 for 150 innings pitched
$125,000 for 160 IP
$150,000 for 170 IP
$175,000 for 180 IP
$200,000 for 190 IP
$225,000 for 200 IP

"Starting with 170 innings, bonus payments would be deferred until April 1, 2011."

2009: His salary is $400,000, and his contract was purchased on August 27, with 39 days left in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 39/183 = $85,246

14) Hiroki Kuroda:

2011: signed a one-year $12 million deal on November 15, 2010. Per Jayson Stark of ESPN, Kuroda has a four-million dollar signing bonus that will be paid in two equal installments in 2012 and 2013. The payout:

2011: $8 million
2012: $2 million
2013: $2 million

In addition, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that Kuroda has a full no-trade clause and has up to $500,000 in performance bonuses.

2008: signed a 3-year, $35.3 million contract on December 16, 2007

$7.3 million signing bonus, spread over three seasons
2008: $7.6 million ($5 million base salary plus $2.6 million of signing bonus)
2009: $13.6 million ($10 million base salary plus $3.6 million of signing bonus)
2010: $14.1 million ($13 million base salary plus $1.1 million of signing bonus)

15) Charlie Haeger

2010: His salary is $411,000, and he was outrighted to Triple A on June 30, meaning he was on the big league roster for . 
$411,000 x 88/183 = $197,639

2009: His salary is $400,000, and his contract was purchased on August 11, with 55 days left in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 55/183 = $120,219

16) John Ely:  Ely's 2010 salary is $400,000. The Dodgers recalled Ely on April 28.  He was optioned to Triple A on May 7.  However, he was recalled on May 10, and since it was inside of 10 days, the option doesn't count, and Ely gets credit and pay as if he was never optioned.  Ely was optioned to Triple A on July 11. From April 28 through July 11 is 74 days: 
$400,000 x 74/183 = $161,749

Ely was then recalled on September 6, with 28 days left in the regular season: 
$400,000 x 28/183 = $61,202

17) Jonathan Broxton:  signed a two-year deal for $11 million (breakdown via Dylan Hernandez):
2010: $4 million
2011: $7 million

Broxton also has incentives that could add up to $500,000 to his 2011 salary, based on his 2010 performance (per Dylan Hernandez):
$500,000 for 68 games finished or 1st place in Rolaids Relief Man standings
$400,000 for 64 games finished or 2nd place in Rolaids Relief Man standings
$300,000 for 60 games finished or 3rd place in Rolaids Relief Man standings
$200,000 for 56 games finished or 4th place in Rolaids Relief Man standings
$100,000 for 53 games finished or 5th place in Rolaids Relief Man standings

Per Hernandez, "The escalators are non-cumulative, so if, say, Broxton finishes 64 games and is fourth in the Rolaids standings this year, he would get an extra $400,000 in 2011."

The Rolaids Relief Man award (one award for each league) is based on a point a point system, calculated as follows:
2 points for a win
3 points for a save
(-2) points for a loss
(-2) points for a blown save
1 extra point for a "tough save" (entering the game with tying run on base)

2009: one-year deal for $1.825 million, with potential for $200k in incentives (per Tony Jackson)
$50,000 for 45 games finished -- achieved August 30
$50,000 for 50 GF -- achieved September 8
$50,000 for 55 GF -- achieved September 26
$50,000 for 60 GF

18) George Sherrill

2010: His salary is $4,500,000, plus up to $150,000 in incentives (per Dylan Hernandez):

$75,000 for 60 games pitched -- achieved September 14
$75,000 for 70 G

2009: His salary is $2,750,000, and he was acquired via trade from Baltimore on July 30, with 66 days remaining in the regular season (beginning July 31). 
$2,750,000 x 66/183 = $991,803

19) Hong-Chih Kuo

2010: His salary is $950,000, plus up to $150,000 in incentives (per Dylan Hernandez):

$25,000 for 55 games pitched - achieved October 1
$25,000 for 60 G
$50,000 for 65 G
$50,000 for 70 G

20) Ronald Belisario:  His 2010 contract calls for a salary of $412,500, but he was placed on the restricted list for showing up to camp 35 days late.  While on the restricted list, Belisario was not paid.  He was activated on April 21. He was placed on the restricted list again on July 7, meaning he was with the club for 77 days: 
$412,500 x 77/183 = $173,566

Belisario was activated on August 10, with 55 days left in the regular season. 
$412,500 x 55/183 = $123,975

21) Carlos Monasterios:  He was acquired in the 2009 Rule 5 draft by the Mets from the Phillies, then sold to the Dodgers for roughly $60,000 (per Dylan Hernandez).  His 2010 salary is the major league minimum of $400,000.

22) Ramon Ortiz:  According to Dylan Hernandez (here and here), Ramon Ortiz will earn $1 million if he's in the majors, with a potential for $1.05M based on games started or $100,000 based on relief appearances.

Ortiz was designated for assignment on May 27.  He declined a minor league assignment, and became a free agent on June 7, meaning he gets credit for 64 days service time: 
$1,000,000 x 64/183 = $349,727

23) Manny Ramirez

2009: $25 million
2010: $20 million player option (exercised his 2010 option on October 28, per Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated)

Manny's suspension means he won't be paid for the 50 game days he will miss, so his $25,000,000 salary is paid for only 133 of the 183 days of the regular season:  $25,000,000 x 133/183 = $18,169,399

Manny was claimed off waivers by the White Sox on August 30, with 35 days left in the season, meaning the White Sox are on the hook for: 
$20,000,000 x 35/183 = $3,825,137

The 2010 salary is deferred from 2011-2013, so the savings is as follows: 
2011 (25%): $956,284 
2012 (50%): $1,912,568 
2013 (25%): $956,284

There is a ton of deferred money in this contract, and the total payout of Manny's salary will be as follows (much thanks to Tony Jackson):
2009: $7,267,760 ($10m base, less suspension)
2010: $7,267,760 ($10m deferred from 2009, less suspension)
2011: $7,677,596 ($5m deferred from 2009, less suspension, plus $5m deferred from 2010, less CWS portion)
2012: $8,087,432 (deferred from 2010, less CWS portion)
2013: $4,043,716 (deferred from 2010, less CWS portion)

24) Jeff Weaver

2010: a minor league deal, worth $800,000 if in the majors, plus up to $100,000 in performance incentives. (per Dylan Hernandez)

2009: a minor league deal, Weaver is vying for a bullpen role and will earn $500,000 if he makes the big club. (per Ken Gurnick)

His major league salary is $500,000, and he was recalled on April 30, with 158 days remaining in the regular season. 
$500,000 x 158/183 = $431,694

25) Brad Ausmus: signed a one-year deal on January 26, 2010 with an mutual option for 2011:
2010: $850,000 base salary, plus $100,000 in incentives (per Dylan Hernandez):
    Annually (2010-2011)
    $50,000 for 150 PA
    $50,000 for 175 PA
    $50,000 for 200 PA
    $50,000 for 225 PA
2011: $1 million mutual option; if either side declines option, buyout is $150,000.

2009: potential for $350,000 in incentives (confirmed via email from Tony Jackson):
$25,000 for 150 PA
$25,000 for 175 PA
$25,000 for 200 PA
$25,000 for 225 PA
$25,000 for 250 PA
$25,000 for 300 PA
$50,000 for 350 PA
$50,000 for 400 PA
$100,000 for 450 PA

26) Cory Wade

2010: His salary is $404,500, and he was on the opening day roster (on the DL).  He was outrighted to AAA on July 1, so he was on the MLB roster for 88 days.
$404,500 x 88/183 = $194,514

2009: His salary is $402,500, and he was on the opening day roster.  He was optioned to AAA after the game on June 27, so he was on the MLB roster for 84 days.
$402,500 x 84/183 = $184,754

Wade was recalled on July 8, and was optioned to AAA on August 2, so he was on the MLB roster for 25 days.
$402,500 x 25/183 = $54,986

27) Jon Link:  Link's 2010 salary is $400,000. The Dodgers recalled Link on April 18, and optioned to Albuquerque on April 21.  He was recalled on April 25 to replace the injured Vicente Padilla, and since it was within 10 days of being optioned Link gets credit for those days as if he was never optioned.  Link was optioned to Triple A on April 28, so he got credit for 10 days of major league service: 
$400,000 x 10/183 = $21,858

Link was then recalled on June 7, for just one day, getting optioned on June 8: 
$400,000 x 1/183 = $2,186

Link was then recalled on June 25, and was optioned on June 28, so he was with the club for 3 days: 
$400,000 x 3/183 = $6,557

Link was then recalled on July 11, and was optioned after the game July 18, so he was with the club for 8 days: 
$400,000 x 8/183 = $17,846

Link was then recalled on September 6, with 28 days left in the regular season: 
$400,000 x 28/183 = $61,202

28) James McDonald

2010: His salary is estimated to be $405,000, and he was recalled on July 19 with 77 days left in the regular season. 
$405,000 x 77/183 = $170,410

2009: His salary is $400,750, and he was on the major league roster from opening day through May 14, for a total of 40 days. 
$400,750 x 40/183 = $87,596

He was recalled on June 19, with 108 days remaining in the regular season. 
$400,750 x 108/183 = $236,508

29) Brent Leach

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was recalled on May 2.  He was optioned to AAA on July 30, so he was on the MLB roster for 89 days. 
$400,000 x 89/183 = $194,536

30) Scott Elbert

2010:  His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was on the major league roster from May 28 through May 30, for a total of 3 days. 
$400,00 x 3/183 = $6,557

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was on the major league roster from April 18 through April 29, for a total of 12 days. 
$400,000 x 12/183 = $26,230

Elbert was recalled on July 11, and was optioned to AAA on July 20, for a total of 9 days on the MLB roster. 
$400,000 x 9/183 = $19,672

Elbert was recalled on July 30, , and was optioned to AAA on August 8, for a total of 9 days on the MLB roster. 
$400,000 x 9/183 = $19,672

Elbert was recalled on September 1, with 34 days left in the regular season.
$400,000 x 34/183 = $74,317

31) Chin-Lung Hu

2010: I am estimating his salary as $401,000, and he was recalled on June 17, with Furcal on the bereavement list.  Hu was optioned on June 23, so he was with the club for 6 days:
$401,000 x 6/183 = $13,148

Hu was then recalled on September 6, with 28 days left in the regular season: 
$400,000 x 28/183 = $61,202

2009: His salary is $401,000, and he was recalled on September 13, with 22 days left in the regular season.
$401,000 x 22/183 = $48,208

32) Travis Schlichting

2010: His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was recalled on May 31.  He was optioned to Triple A on June 3, so he was with the club for 3 days: 
$400,000 x 3/183 = $6,557

He was called up again on June 16, and was optioned on June 24, so he was with the club for 8 days: 
$400,000 x 8/183 = $17,486

He was called up again on July 3, and was optioned on August 1, so he was with the club for 29 days: 
$400,000 x 29/183 = $63,388

He was recalled again on August 20, with 45 days left in the season: 
$400,000 x 46/183 = $98,361

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was recalled on May 31. He was optioned before the game on June 20, so he spent 20 days on the roster. 
$400,000 x 20/183 = $43,716

33) Jamie Hoffmann

2010: Hoffmann was selected by the Nationals in the 2009 Rule 5 draft, then traded to the Yankees. The Dodgers received $50,000 per draft rules. Hoffmann must remain on the Yankees' active roster or disabled list all season, or he would have to clear waivers then be offered back to the Dodgers for $25,000.

He was returned to the Dodgers on March 22.

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was recalled on May 22.  He was optioned to AAA on June 15, so he was on the MLB roster for 24 days.
$400,000 x 24/183 = $52,459

34) Juan Pierre: Traded to the White Sox on December 15, 2009.  Per Buster Olney of ESPN, the Dodgers are paying:

  • $7 million of his $10 million salary in 2010*
  • $3.5 million of his $8.5 million salary in 2011

*It is a little more complicated, as pointed out by Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, "When they traded Juan Pierre to the White Sox, they transferred $3 million of Pierre’s 2010 salary into a bonus to be paid starting in 2012."

35) Andruw Jones: From a $17.1 million 2009 salary, Andruw's release "is expected to shave $12 million from the Dodgers' 2009 payroll and cut Jones' salary next season to about $5 million," (per Bill Shaikin) so I'm counting Andruw's 2009 base salary as $5.1 million.

Per Ken Gurnick, the Dodgers owe Jones $3.6 million in 2010, which would leave $13.5m remaining on his contract.  For purposes of this worksheet, I'm spreading that evenly over the four years remaining on his deferral ($3.375 milliion in each of 2011-2014).

Jones signed a minor league deal plus incentives with Texas; the Dodgers receive 50% of any salary earned with the Rangers.  The contract details (per Joel Sherman of the NY Post):
$500,000 salary if he makes the team
Andruw can opt out by March 20 if not on the 40-man roster
$75,000 for 340 plate appearances
$75,000 for 380 PA

$125,000 for 420 PA
$125,000 for 460 PA
$125,000 for 500 PA
$125,000 for 540 PA
$175,000 for 580 PA
$175,000 for 620 PA

$50,000 for being an AL All-Star
$25,000 for winning ALCS MVP
$50,000 for winning World Series MVP
$200,000 for winning AL Comeback Player of the Year award

$100,000 for winning AL MVP
$25,000 for winning Gold Glove award
$25,000 for winning Sliver Slugger award

36) Jason Schmidt: The breakdown of his three-year, $47 million contract (for the years 2007-2009) is as follows (per Tony Jackson):
2007: $12.5 million
2008: $15 million
2009: $16 million
2010: $2 million (payable in January 2010)
2011: $1.5 million (payable in January 2011)

37) Randy Wolf

2009: potential for $3 million in incentives (per Diamond Leung)
$500,000 for 170 innings - achieved August 26
$500,000 for 180 IP -- achieved August 31
$500,000 for 185 IP -- achieved September 5
$500,000 for 190 IP -- achieved September 5

$500,000 for 195 IP -- achieved September 15
$500,000 for 200 IP -- achieved September 20

Per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, $2 million of Wolf's incentives are deferred without interest.

38) Orlando Hudson

2009: $3 million base salary, plus potential for $4.62 million in incentives, all based on plate appearances (per Tony Jackson)
$380,000 signing bonus, deferred to a time not yet designated (I am counting this for 2010 until I hear otherwise)
$150,000 for 150 PA -- achieved May 10
$150,000 for 175 PA -- achieved May 16
$200,000 for 200 PA -- achieved May 22
$200,000 for 225 PA -- achieved May 27

$200,000 for 250 PA -- achieved June 2
$200,000 for 275 PA -- achieved June 10

$200,000 for 300 PA -- achieved June 17
$250,000 for 325 PA -- achieved June 23
$250,000 for 350 PA -- achieved June 29
$250,000 for 375 PA -- achieved July 8
$250,000 for 400 PA
-- achieved July 18
$250,000 for 425 PA -- achieved July 26
$250,000 for 450 PA -- achieved July 31
$250,000 for 475 PA -- achieved August 7
$250,000 for 500 PA -- achieved August 16

$250,000 for 525 PA -- achieved August 25
$250,000 for 550 PA* -- achieved August 30*
$250,000 for 575 PA* -- achieved September 9*

$10,000 for each PA, 576-632*
$20,000 for PA 576-577: achieved September 9
$50,000 for PA 578-582: achieved September 12
$10,000 for PA 583: achieved September 13
$40,000 for PA 584-587: achieved September 14
$50,000 for PA 588-592: achieved September 15
$30,000 for PA 593-595: achieved September 18
$40,000 for PA 596-599: achieved September 23
$30,000 for PA 600-602: achieved September 25
$40,000 for PA 603-606: achieved September 26
$40,000 for PA 607-610: achieved September 27
$40,000 for PA 611-614: achieved September 28
$40,000 for PA 615-618: achieved September 29
$40,000 for PA 619-622: achieved September 30
$40,000 for PA 623-626: achieved October 2
$20,000 for PA 627-628: achieved October 3
$30,000 for PA 629-631: achieved October 4
Hudson collected all incentives except for $10,000 for falling one plate appearance short of 632.
*Beginning with 550 PA, each subsequent incentive is deferred without interest to a time not yet designated (again, I will count this for 2010 until I hear otherwise)

39) Russ Ortiz:  Signed a minor league deal for 2010 that will pay him $650,000 if in the majors.  "He can earn an additional $1.05 million in incentives based on number of games started and $150,000 based on relief appearances." (per Dylan Hernandez and Bill Shaikin).

The Dodgers purchased Ortiz's contract on April 5.  Ortiz was designated for assignment on April 18.  He declined a minor league assignment on April 22, electing to become a free agent.  Ortiz was a Dodger for 18 days: 
$650,000 x 18/183 = $63,934.

40) Will Ohman

2009: $1.35 million base salary plus incentives.  Technically a minor league deal, but "Ohman can opt out of the contract if he is not promoted by April 14." (per Dylan Hernandez)
$325,000 based on games pitched
$100,000 based on games finished

2010 option for $2.2 million ($2.3 million base with 80 games finished in 2009) plus incentives:
$375,000 based on games pitched
$100,000 based on games finished

The Dodgers declined the 2010 option for Ohman on October 16.

41) Jason Repko:

2010: signed a one-year deal for 2010 for $500,000, per Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports.  Repko also has $137,500 in incentives (per Tony Jackson):
$12,500 for 100 PA
$25,000 for 150 PA
$25,000 for 200 PA
$25,000 for 250 PA
$25,000 for 300 PA
$25,000 for 350 PA

Repko was released on April 2.  Because he was released within 15 days of opening day, Repko was paid 45 days termination pay: 
$500,000 x 45/183 = $122,951

2009: potential for $87,500 in incentives (per Tony Jackson)
$12,500 for 100 PA
$25,000 for 150 PA
$25,000 for 250 PA
$25,000 for 350 PA

42) Armando Zerpa:  He was acquired in the 2009 Rule 5 draft by the Rays from the Red Sox, then sold to the Dodgers for roughly $60,000 (per Dylan Hernandez)

Zerpa was reclaimed by the Red Sox on March 15.  The Dodgers received $25,000 (half the fee to draft a Rule 5 player) from Boston.

43) Eric Stults

2010: His major league salary was to be $410,000 (per Ken Gurnick), but he was sold to the Hiroshima Carp on April 3.  A source confirmed the Dodgers received $400,000 from the Carp for Stults.

2009: His salary is $402,000, and he was recalled on April 11.  He was optioned to AAA on July 2, so he was on the MLB roster for 82 days 
$402,000 x 82/183 = $180,131

He was recalled on August 9, and optioned to AAA on August 11, so he was on the MLB roster for 2 days. 
$402,000 x 2/183 = $4,393

44) Guillermo Mota

2009: potential for $300k in incentives (per Diamond Leung)
$75,000 for 30 games finished
$75,000 for 40 GF
$75,000 for 50 GF
$75,000 for 60 GF

45) Mark Loretta

2009: potential for $200k in incentives (per ESPN.com)
$25,000 for 250 PA
$25,000 for 300 PA
$50,000 for 400 PA
$100,000 for 450 PA

46) Jim Thome

2009: traded by White Sox to Dodgers on August 31, with 34 days remaining in the regular season.  His contract called for $13 million for 2009.
$13,000,000 x 34/183 = $2,415,301

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the Dodgers are responsible for only $1 million, with the White Sox picking up the remaining $1,415,301

47) Juan Castro:

2010:  He signed a minor league deal on July 27, after being released by the Phillies.

His major league salary is estimated to be the major league minimum of $400,000, and his contract was purchased on August 11. He was designated for assignment on August 21; I am unsure of the date he was outrighted to Triple A (Castro didn't report for "personal issues"), but I am assuming that date was August 25, meaning he accrued 15 days of MLB salary. 
$400,000 x 15/183 = $32,787

2009: a minor league deal.  He will earn $700,000 in the majors and can ask for his release if not on the 40-man roster by June 30 (per Troy Renck of the Denver Post).

His major league salary is $700,000, and his contract was purchased on April 13, with 175 days remaining in the regular season. 
$700,000 x 175/183 = $669,399

If in the minors, Castro will earn $81,000.  Castro also has incentives of up to $175,000 (per the Associated Press):
$25,000 for 300 plate appearances
$25,000 for 350 PA
$25,000 for 400 PA
$50,000 for 450 PA
$50,000 for 500 PA

48) Eric Milton

2009: also on a minor league deal, Milton is vying for either the 5th starter spot or a bullpen role.  "If added to the 40-man roster, the pitcher would get a one-year contract calling for $650,000 in the majors and $72,000 in the minors. He could earn an additional $1.05 million based on starts five through 30, and $150,000 based on relief appearances 50 through 70." (per Associated Press)

His major league salary is $650,000, and he was recalled on May 15, with 143 days remaining in the regular season. 
$650,000 x 143/183 = $507,923

Per Cot's Contracts, Milton will also earn:
$50,000 for 5 games started - achieved June 27
$100,000 for 10 GS
$150,000 for 15 GS
$200,000 for 20 GS

$250,000 for 25 GS
$300,000 for 30 GS

$50,000 for 50 relief appearances
$50,000 for 60 relief appearances
$50,000 for 70 relief appearances

49) Doug Mientkiewicz;

2009: signed a minor league deal, and made $550,000 by making the club, plus an additional $200,000 in incentives based on plate appearances.  "If Mientkiewicz isn't on the 25-man roster by April 6, the Dodgers would have to grant him his request for a release or add him the major-league roster within six hours" (per Dylan Hernandez)

50) Claudio Vargas

2009: potential for an additional $1.4 million in incentives (confirmed via email from Tony Jackson):
$50,000 for 5 games started
$50,000 for 10 GS

$150,000 for 15 GS
$200,000 for 20 GS
$250,000 for 25 GS
$300,000 for 30 GS

$50,000 for 1 day on 25-man roster* - achieved July 3
$50,000 for 60 days on 25-man roster*
$100,000 for 90 days on 25-man roster*

$100,000 for 120 days on 25-man roster*
$100,000 for 150 days on 25-man roster*
*Time on active roster includes DL time for injuries other than to right elbow.

Vargas was traded to Milwaukee on July 31, meaning he was a Dodger (including time on the disabled list) for 118 days. 
$400,000 x 118/183 = $257,923

Any remaining incentives Vargas might achieve while with Milwaukee will be paid by the Brewers.

51) Mitch Jones

2009: His salary is $400,000, and his contract was purchased on June 16, and was designated for assignment on July 2, so he was on the MLB roster for 16 days.  He gets credit for the 10-day DFA period, which pushes the total service time to 26 days.
$400,000 x 26/183 = $56,831

52) Delwyn Young

2009: His salary is $406,000, and he was traded to Pittsburgh on April 14, meaning he was a Dodger for a total of 10 days. 
$406,000 x 10/183 = $22,186

53) Tony Abreu

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was called up on August 7.  He was optioned to AAA on August 9, meaning he was on the MLB roster for 2 days. 
$400,000 x 2/183 = $4,372

He was recalled on August 19, and optioned to AAA on August 27, so he was on the MLB roster for 8 days. 
$400,000 x 8/183 = $17,486

Abreu was sent to the Diamondbacks as the player to be named later on October 9, to complete the August 31 trade for Jon Garland.

54) Jon Garland

Signed a one-year contract on November 26, with a vesting club option for 2012. Details per Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times:

$1 million signing bonus, to be paid in 2012
2011: $3.5 million base salary, plus performance bonuses:

$500,000 for 150 IP
$500,000 for 160 IP
$525,000 for 170 IP
$1,000,000 for 180 IP
$1,000,000 for 190 IP


2012: $8 million club option, which vests if Garland pitches "190 innings and avoid landing on the disabled list in September because of an injury to his right arm" in 2011. If the option doesn't vest, the Dodgers can exercise the option or pay Garland a $500,000 buyout. The 2012 contract also has performance bonuses:

$250,000 for 185 IP
$250,000 for 190 IP

2009: traded by Diamondbacks to Dodgers on August 31, with 34 days remaining in the regular season.  His contract called for $6.25 million for 2009.
$6,250,000 x 34/183 = $1,161,202

Garland also has a $10 million mutual option for 2010.  If the Dodgers decline the option, the buyout is $2.5 million.  If Garland declines the option, the buyout is $1 million.  Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reported the Diamondbacks are paying all of Garland's remaining salary for 2009, as well as any option buyout, so the total paid by Garland will be between $2,161,202 and $3,661,202.

The Dodgers declined the $10 million option for 2010 on November 5.

55) Nick Green

2010:  He signed a minor league contract worth $550,000 while in the majors, plus a potential for $100,000 in incentives.  His contract was purchased on May 4, and he was designated for assignment on May 28.  Green accepted a minor league assignment on June 5, meaning he was gets credit for 32 days of service time. 
$550,000 x 32/183 = $96,175

56) Justin Miller

2010:  He signed a minor league deal.  Per Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, Miller will earn $850,000 if in the majors with a potential for $50,000 in incentives.

Miller had his contract purchased on May 27, and was designated for assignment on July 23. He was outrighted to Triple A on July 28, meaning he gets credit for 63 days of major league service time. 
$850,000 x 63/183 = $292,623

57) Ramon Troncoso

2010:  His salary is $416,000, and he was optioned to Triple A on July 3, meaning he was on the big league roster for 90 days. 
$416,000 x 90/183 = $204,590

Troncoso was recalled on August 3, and was optioned to Triple A on August 9, meaning he was on the big league roster for 6 days. 
$416,000 x 6/183 = $13,639

Troncoso was recalled on August 30, with 35 days remaining in the regular season. 
$416,000 x 35/183 = $79,563

58) Jack Taschner

2010:  His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and had his contract purchased on July 21. He was designated for assignment on July 29. For now, I am assuming he get credit for the full 10 days during the DFA period, making his last day on the roster is August 7, meaning he gets credit for 18 days of service time. 
$400,000 x 18/183 = $39,344

59) Kenley Jansen

2010:  His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was recalled on July 23, with 73 days left in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 73/183 = $159,563

60) Scott Podsednik

2010:  He was acquired from Kansas City on July 28 for Lucas May and Elisaul Pimentel.

His salary is $1.75 million, and the Dodgers are on the hook for 67 days left in the regular season. 
$1,750,000 x 67/183 = $640,710

Podsednik also has a $2 million option for 2011, with a $100,000 buyout. He can void the option with 525 plate appearances in 2010.

The Dodgers exercised the 2011 option on November 2. If Podsednik declines, he does not get the $100,000 buyout, per the Associated Press. Podsednik declined the option on November 4, 2010.

61) Ryan Theriot

2010: He was acquired with Ted Lilly from the Cubs on July 31 for Blake DeWitt, Brett Wallach, and Kyle Smit.

His salary is $2,600,000, and the Dodgers are on the hook for 64 days left in the regular season. 
$2,600,000 x 64/183 = $909,290

Theriot is arbitration eligible in 2011 and 2012.

62) Octavio Dotel

2010:  He was acquired from Pittsburgh on July 31 for James McDonald and Andrew Lambo.

His salary is $3,250,000. Dotel was subsequently traded to the Rockies on September 18, so he was with the Dodgers for 48 days. 
$3,250,000 x 48/183 = $852,459

In addition, the Dodgers and Rockies are splitting Dotel's salary for the remaining 16 days left in the regular season. 
$3,250,000 x 16/183 = $284,153 / 2 = $142,077

They are also splitting Dotel's $250,000 buyout of his $4.5 million 2011 mutual option.

The Pirates also paid the Dodgers $500,000 to cover part of Dotel's salary.

63) Ted Lilly

Lilly signed a three-year, $33 million contract on October 19, 2010, covering seasons 2011-2013. The payout, per Beth Harris of the Associated Press:

  • 2011: $7.5 million ($7m salary + $500k bonus)
  • 2012: $12 million ($10.5m salary + $1.5m bonus)
  • 2013: $13.5 million ($12m salary + $1.5m bonus)

The $3.5 million signing bonus is spread out over three seasons, payable in installments on April 1 of 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Lilly also has a full no-trade clause for 2011 and 2012.

2010:  He was acquired with Ryan Theriot from the Cubs on July 31 for Blake DeWitt, Brett Wallach, and Kyle Smit.

His salary is $12,000,000, and the Dodgers are on the hook for 64 days left in the regular season. 
$12,000,000 x 64/183 = $4,196,721

The Cubs also paid $2.5 million to the Dodgers as part of the trade, and I have subtracted that from Lilly's 2010 salary.

64) Jay Gibbons

2011: On November 4, 2010, Gibbons signed a one-year deal for $650,000 plus $150,000 in incentives. However, the MLB minimum is likely to rise in 2011 based on the CPI-W.

2010:  He signed a minor league deal, and I am estimating the salary to be $500,000.

His contract was purchased on August 8, with 57 days left in the regular season. 
$500,000 x 57/183 = $155,738

65) Rod Barajas

2010:  His contract with the Mets called for a base salary of $500,000, with $1 million in unknown incentives.

He was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers from the Mets on August 22, with 43 days left in the regular season. 
$500,000 x 43/183 = $117,486

66) John Lindsey

2010:  His contract was purchased by the Dodgers on September 6, with 28 days left in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 28/183 = $61,202

67) Russ Mitchell

2010:  His contract was purchased by the Dodgers on September 6, with 28 days left in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 28/183 = $61,202

68) Trent Oeltjen

2010:  His contract was purchased by the Dodgers on September 7, with 27 days left in the regular season. 
$400,000 x 27/183 = $59,016

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Just wanted to point out

we spent almost half the money we would have needed for Hoffman on Mota. I think it would have been much better to just spend a couple million more and get Hoffman.

by Brendan Scolari on Jan 15, 2009 11:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Not to mention

the next time we don’t sign a highly-rated draft pick due to monetary concerns, even though that risk has a much better return and is likely less than the $1.95m difference between Mota and the MLB minimum!

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 11:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Mota - Jokah

Mota the seventh inning man – lol – till when May 15?

by 68elcamino427 on Jan 14, 2009 10:59 PM PST reply actions  

Incentive Details Now Added

Please see update to post above.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 14, 2009 11:25 PM PST reply actions  

I'll say this

If Mota earns all $2.65m the Dodgers are in trouble. Mostly because something will have happened to Broxton and/or Kuo.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 7:05 AM PST up reply actions  

Question on Jones

I have been thinking about his restructuring and his very likely release. I am wondering where, if anywhere, I have this wrong. And if I have it right, I am wondering how any of this helped.

When a player is released and passes waivers, the releasing team is still on the hook for his contracted salary. If another team picks up the player they become responsible for the salary to the tune of the league minimum (which, at AJ’s seniority is at cap ($550,000 IIRC)).

For purposes of Salary Cap, a contract is averaged out, including deferred amounts paid passed the last contractual year. So Jones is still considered to be earning apx. $13M/year for 2009 and 2010.

Also, as the restructuring did not change the length of the contract, the duration of the contract remains at 2 years.

If I have all this right (and I presume I must not), then I am not seeing the utility of the restructuring, unless McCourt is facing serious cash flow (but not total cash) problems that will be resolved in a couple years.

I also don’t get how it makes Jones more attractive (on either trade or release).

I thought about all these things a while ago, but today’s release announcement brought them up in my head again. Does someone with a clear understanding of the relevant rules have an inclination to explain?

by Paul Scott on Jan 15, 2009 9:12 AM PST reply actions  

I believe the restructuring is over 6 years

No details have been released other than the 2009 payment has been reduced to about 5 million, and the remaining $17.1m will be paid out over 5 or 6 years. For luxury tax purposes you are probably right; there is no real difference. But that doesn’t matter anyway since the Dodgers are nowhere near the luxury tax threshhold ($162m in 2009).

Also, there is no veteran minimum like the NBA. The minimum salary for all MLB players for 2009 is $400k.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 9:25 AM PST up reply actions  

It would not matter for the Dodgers

But if cap consideration was not averaged, it might matter for other teams. Recall at the time it was suggested this restructuring would make him “more attractive” for potential trading partners. I still don’t see how. I included the comment merely to be complete in case an answer was that the restructuring would make him more attractive to those few teams at or over the cap.

I had in my head that BB minimum went up every year for three years. Not sure where I had that from, but if wrong, thanks. The general comment still holds, though. The Dodgers (with a release of Jones) stand at most to gain back major league minimum (which I am happy to accept at $400K) for 2 years. The restructuring and deferment of salary does not change that, iirc.

So I am still left with – what was gained by any party? (Except, of course, the “gambling” done by both parties on the value of $US over the next six-years, something I find it difficult to believe was the incentive for either).

by Paul Scott on Jan 15, 2009 9:44 AM PST reply actions  

From a Dodger cash flow standpoint

The move frees up (in theory) more cash to be able to afford someone like Manny (and a starting pitcher). They shaved $12m off the 2009 budget, of course robbing Peter (future years 2010-2014 or so) to pay Paul (2009).

Perhaps the contract was restructured in such a way that 2009 became a 6-year deal, such that the cap value for each year would be $3.683m ($21.1/6). Of course that is just speculation on my part, but it’s possible.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Ugh

you just barely beat me. :)

But what do you mean cap? There is no cap value, right?

by Brendan Scolari on Jan 15, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions  

The "cap" is the luxury tax threshhold

For 2009, that figure was $162m. I believe it was $148m for 2008. Multiple offenders (i.e. Yankees) have to pay 40% of every dollar over the threshold to the revenue sharing fund. I believe the first-time offending Tigers had to pay a small amount as well for 2008.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions  

I think what Paul was getting at

was how an Andruw trade, however unlikely, would affect his new team. For instance, it might push Boston or Detroit over the luxury tax threshold if they were to trade for him.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Well there is no cap

so I’m not sure what you mean there. It was simply done so we could save salary this year to spend on other guys. Its better paying him a few million a year over the next six years than having to pay it all this year and consequently not getting Manny or another good free agent.

Andruw did the restructure because the Dodgers promised him he would be released or traded by today if he agreed to it. This worked for him because he wanted to get out of LA.

Does that answer your question?

by Brendan Scolari on Jan 15, 2009 11:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, but how?

“Its better paying him a few million a year over the next six years than having to pay it all this year and consequently not getting Manny or another good free agent.”

I get, obviously, the last bit. The clause starting with “consequently…” But that link – the part where you move from how it is better to restructure through to the causality can only be true if the Dodgers are facing very very serious cash flow problems. As I have pointed out:

1. Cap/Tax (whatever you want to call it) has no bearing on the Dodgers, who are way under the cap either way and the restructuring does not change how the salary is accounted for that purpose.

2. Financially, the most the Dodgers could hope for in return for releasing Jones is two years worth of MLB minimum salary.

So, if the ONLY thing that mattered to the Dodgers was deferring the timing of payment of the contract, then the Dodgers cash flow issues are far far more serious than most people realize/recognize/are willing to admit.

They “saved” (not really saved, just deferred) $12M this year. $12M for an organization with a $400M+ operating budget. If that was actually necessary to have the option to pursue Manny (or other high $$ FA), then I say again, the Dodgers problems are a far greater concern than is being let on.

I don’t think that is possible, so I remain curious as what rule or set of rules might have made this move advantageous.

by Paul Scott on Jan 15, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

They want Manny and a starting pitcher.

Without deferring Andruw’s salary there is no way they’d be able to do it and stay near 110 million, I think its as simple as that. There’s a budget limit and if they had to pay Andruw 17M instead of 5M they wouldn’t be able to sign the guys under the budget. I don’t think there’s much else to look into this, it definitely helps us payroll-wise.

by Brendan Scolari on Jan 15, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Again, yes but...

The Budget arguments, absent a concession that the Dodgers are having very very serious cash flow problems, make no sense. Everyone is pretending like it is a criminal act to spend, in 2009, more than $110M. Jones’ contract (absent some value in trade or the MLB minimum if someone should pick him up) is a sunk cost to the Dodgers. The restructuring did nothing to change that. It make no difference if that cost is spread over 6 years or 2 (or 1). Over the next X years, the Dodgers will earn $YM and spend (hopefully) $(Y-A)M. Jones’ contract is already a component of Y. The restructuring did not change that.

The only way the above is not correct is, again, if the Dodgers have very serious cash flow problems for 2009 AND if the cost of the restructuring was less than the cost of borrowing money. I find it hard to accept that is the case.

by Paul Scott on Jan 15, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

The cost of restructuring was quite low

The Dodgers owed Jones a total of $22.1m ($17.1m this year — the final of his contract — plus $5m deferred from his signing bonus in 2010).

They parlayed that into a total of $22.2m, spread evenly over 6 years ($3.7m/year).

If you were to invest $17.1m in 2009, and $5m in 2010, the interest rate you would need to get to $22.2m in 6 years is less than 1%. Is that not less than the cost of borrowing money?

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes.

Those answers make sense. And thanks, I was not aware that Jones essentially gave the Dodgers money in the deal. It is not much money, but still, it makes perfect sense to do it. It’s too bad the Dodgers didn’t just say that instead of hiding it behind confusing and nonsensical phrases like “frees up some salary for 2009” and “makes him more attractive to trade.” Those were the things I never understood.

by Paul Scott on Jan 15, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Arbitration Figures Coming By Next Tuesday

Martin, Ethier, Broxton, and Repko are among the 111 MLB players filing for arbitration. The two sides must exchange figures by Tuesday.

A few quotes from the MLB.com article:

All players who intend to go to a hearing must exchange figures with their respective teams by Tuesday. Hearings before a panel of three arbitrators will be scheduled anytime from Feb. 1-21. In salary arbitration, the player presents the higher figure and the club the lower figure

and

Since 1974, when the arbitration system was collectively bargained, only 12 percent of the filings have gone to a full hearing

I’ll update this post next week with the arbitration filings.

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 8:49 PM PST reply actions  

Do they file on tuesday

or might we hear the numbers before then?

by Brendan Scolari on Jan 15, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions  

One more thing

When ToyCannon and I are updating this blog from our Ivory Tower offices in 2013, taking time out to drink fine wine from platinum goblets, I have no doubt we will be complaining, and wondering, “what, we’re still paying Andruw Jones $3.7 million this year and next? Jesus, I thought he was gone soooo long ago.”

-Eric

by Eric Stephen on Jan 15, 2009 10:21 PM PST reply actions  

Very true

it would have been nice to have him completely off the books this year. But still, it probably is better this way.

by Brendan Scolari on Jan 15, 2009 10:43 PM PST up reply actions  

When was

the last time the Dodgers had a payroll around 80,000,000 on Jan 20th?

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jan 21, 2009 4:51 PM PST reply actions  

Manny

If he signs the deal I’m willing to bet that alot of the $25 Million will be deferred. At least $5Million but maybe more.

by meercatjohn on Feb 26, 2009 10:07 AM PST reply actions  

Ergh...

all of this deferred money isn’t good.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 27, 2009 12:00 AM PST up reply actions  

I'll wait until the Manny details come in

but in and of itself the deferred money isn’t all that much (without Manny). And it doesn’t really hamper the club through at least 2011 and probably 2012 is good too.

by Eric Stephen on Feb 27, 2009 12:07 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah but still

it can’t be a good sign. And I don’t really like sacrificing the future for the present. It doesn’t usually work out in the end.

Our payroll won’t be that high even with Manny (less than 110 million hopefully), there’s no reason to defer money.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 27, 2009 12:13 AM PST up reply actions  

Wondering Aloud

I wonder if I call McCourt if he’ll let me defer paying for season tickets over 3 to 4 years

by dodgerfaninfl on Feb 27, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

2008 totals

This has bothered me for a while…your 2008 numbers do not add up to your total. Not that it is a big difference…just thought I’d point that out

by Brandon Lennox on Mar 5, 2009 10:50 PM PST reply actions  

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Pos No Player 2012 Salary
C 17 Ellis $490,000
1B 7 Loney $6,375,000
2B 14 Ellis $2,500,000
3B 5 Uribe $8,000,000
SS 9 Gordon $485,000
LF 23 Abreu $401,311
CF 27 Kemp $10,000,000
RF 16 Ethier $10,950,000

OF 10 Gwynn $850,000
IF 12 Sellers $481,000
OF/1B 33 Van Slyke $388,197
2B/3B 3 Kennedy $800,000
C 18 Treanor $850,000

SP 22 Kershaw $6,000,000
SP 58 Billingsley $9,000,000
SP 29 Lilly $12,000,000
SP 44
Harang $3,000,000
SP 35 Capuano $3,000,000

CL 74
Jansen $491,000
RHP 52 Lindblom $483,000
RHP 51 Belisario $414,426
RHP 54 Guerra $488,000
RHP 28
Wright $900,000
LHP 57 Elbert $488,500
RHP 60 Coffey $1,000,000

DL 55 Guerrier $4,750,000
DL 6 Hairston $2,250,000
DL 21 Rivera $4,000,000
60DL 36 Hawksworth $495,000
60DL 41 De La Rosa $485,000

AAA 13 DeJesus $86,648
AA 50 Eovaldi $7,885
AAA 56 Antonini $7,869



Manny $8,087,432 deferred


Andruw $3,375,000 deferred


Pierre $3,050,000 deferred
Furcal $3,000,000 deferred
Kuroda $2,000,000 deferred
Garland $1,500,000 option buyout
Blake $1,250,000 option buyout
DFA 66 MacDougal $650,000

Totals
$114,830,268

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