First Pitch: Looking at the Pirates’ Projected Payroll For 2016 and 2017

The biggest area where the Pirates could spend their saved money from the Liriano trade would be to add another reliable starter. Photo Credit: David HagueTypically, following the trade deadline, I will look at the updated payroll, and maybe give a look ahead to the future payroll. I can’t think of a year where this has been more appropriate than this year.

A big part of the Francisco Liriano trade yesterday was about shedding the remaining $18 M of his salary, and putting that to better use in the future. When asked on Monday about whether they would spend the money, and when they would finally spend, Neal Huntington discussed how their payroll has gone up to new franchise records each year.

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