They also have $22 million in relievers coming off the books.
The fact that they're willing to spend $22 million on Hand/Knebel/Familia should tell you that financial prudence might not be their top priority. As should Middleton's prior statements to that effect.
They went over the luxury tax this year signing Schwarber and Castellanos. The latter has been a disaster so far. Last season they refused to go over at the trade deadline and that hurt them and pissed off the fans after Middleton’s crazy money statement a couple
Years ago. Pressure is on the owner to spend to make the playoffs and keep up with Cohen.
