They have never appeared cheap since Dewitt tool over. They could have spent more money on a bench last year and could be more aggressive in the Latin market. But overall they have kept payroll around the #10 spot in MLB. If they maintain that level of payroll, thats close enough that we should remain competitive.

I honestly think they should put their effort into an impact 1st baseman. Even if that means not doing anything this offseason and waiting until the trade deadline next year. I don't think I can handle many more years of a Moss/Adams combo.

Would you guys actually sign Cueto?

Ya I'd have no problem with Cueto. Players nowadays are basically mercenaries anyways.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nats?src=hash">#Nats</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/STLCards?src=hash">#STLCards</a> offered larger overall contract for Heyward, neither appeared to eclipse <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cubs?src=hash">#Cubs</a> annual average salary of $23 million.</p>&mdash; Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/675430538056863744">December 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Before everyone gets wrapped up in &quot;Heyward took less money!&quot; 1) the opt-outs are worth millions + 2) IL state taxes are lower than DC/MO</p>&mdash; keithlaw (@keithlaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/675428718823800832">December 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Another reason to hate taxes lol.

Chris davis and Justin upton, ftw

Honestly I'd just roll with Holliday Grichuk Piscotty in the outfield.

Illinois has cheaper taxes than Missouri? That seems strange, my clients don't seem to think so.

Derrick Goold is supposedly saying the Cardinals offered $200 million/10 years. Opt-out later than the Cubs. And had deferred money. But, I'm not seeing that on his twitter feed. Maybe from local STL radio?

I think thats BS. If its about taxes just come to Florida with no, zero state taxes.

Well ya the opt out is more valuable because the market will only increase 3 years from now and Heyward is betting on himself.

He'll be competing with Bryce Harper on the market if he opts out after the 2018 season.

Harper will set the market and if Heyward is playing well then 24 million a year won't be enough.

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