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Right. In an "infinite payroll" scenario, all kinds of things can make sense.
Divish says the 2017 payroll will end up at around $160m, including their usual "reserve" for mid season acquisitions and contract escalators. Base slaries are at ~140m now. There isn't much room left for acquisitions. If they want an SP, RP and OF they are going to have to trade for cost-controllable guys or play the bottom of the market.