Wouldn't it be nice to be in a weak division, and have a young and
talented team with a strong farm system? It can be yours for today. You
are the General Manager of the Diamondbacks. The World Series of 2006
has just been completed (the Tigers blew away the Mets in 5 games in
case you are interested), and you must plan for 2007 and beyond. Here's
how Win Shares sees your club, and here
are the financial details. You have just added Livan Hernandez and his
$7 million salary for 2007. So, what would be your plan? Your team's
2006 payroll was $60 million, and with the success of the club, you can
assume that the payroll budget for 2007 will be bumped to $70 million.
If you feel the inclination to dip into the free agent pool, here is a list of possible free agents.
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