With hot stove season coming to a boil, the financial state of teams becomes a prime point of discussion. Attention is paid to the coming season’s financial outlook, with diminishing levels of thought given to each subsequent year due to the increasing levels of uncertainty. Although it’s difficult to care about things happening far in the future, investing time to do so is not a waste. Understanding the Cardinals financial commitments, especially relative to the rest of the league, paints a picture of the organization’s health and propensity for high-dollar moves to come.
The Cardinals have just over $103 million in committed payroll for the year 2020.