Tampa Bay Rays’ owner, Stu Sternberg, recently stated that the Rays would be willing to spend up to $80 million in payroll if they find the right deals.
They refuse to pay more than their valuation of a player. There’s no questioning the value Kris Bryant presents when compared to other players of his caliber.
Kris Bryant lost his grievance over service time with the Cubs. Bryant argued that his service time was manipulated during the 2015 season and that he should actually hit free agency following the 2020 season instead of the 2021 season.