06-19-2021, 01:37 PM
(06-19-2021, 09:46 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: One of the things I've been playing around with is figuring out the value of "air". What I mean is there is an asset value that you'd want in return for KP. I think we've identified a bunch of reasonable scenarios, so assume we get something useful but not great. Something that isn't often considered is the additional space we can generate if KP is trade matched (up to $6.4mm) or dealt at least partially to a cap room team (like Charlotte).
If you assume JRich opts in and you trade KP for a package totaling the minimum $25.3 that you'd have to take back, you have $30mm to work with. Maybe that is one max guy. Maybe it is splitting the room between THJ and someone. Let's optimistically pencil THJ in at $14mm. That extra $6.4mm is the difference between someone making $16mm and someone making $10mm. I realize it might be difficult to find a team that wants KP AND has exactly the right amount of dollars attached to guys we might want. But, there are ways to play with the numbers by adding bodies like Burke and JRich to the equation.
The Bertans package is one that fits your description which is why I think its one of the better ideas because you could take back less salary which is part of the "return" you are getting for KP.