2052-9 Thomas and Ramirez Denied Arbitration
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:57 pm
Thomas and Ramirez Denied Arbitration
I a surprise move the Calgary Pioneers have decided not to offer arbitration to right fielder Chris Thomas and catcher Tomas Ramirez. This means both players will become free agents and their careers in Calgary are likely over.
Thomas has been the team’s starting right fielder for the past 5 seasons, but missed most of 2052 with injuries. He was a 30 home run, 100 RBI guy earlier in his career, but has been inconsistent. Thomas’ salary in 2052 was $4.7 million and his arbitration estimate was $6.6 million.
Ramirez spent 4 seasons as the team’s primary catcher before being relegated to the backup slot this year. He provided solid but not spectacular production at a good price. This season he was paid $3.8 million and his arbitration estimate was $4.4 million. Maybe the biggest loss to the team will be his leadership. He was one of the team captains and well respected by his fellow players.
“Tough times call for tough decisions. It became clear this season that we have to rebuild the team if we want to be a playoff team again,” GM Kevin Dickson said. “Thomas is 29, Tomas will be 30, we need to get younger to compete. We have players in the system that can do the same job, for less money and this gives us a better chance to go after premium free agents.”
The move will save the team at least $11 million in salary expense next season. With the salary cap increase this means Calgary may have as much as $35 million in cap space to work with in 2053.
I a surprise move the Calgary Pioneers have decided not to offer arbitration to right fielder Chris Thomas and catcher Tomas Ramirez. This means both players will become free agents and their careers in Calgary are likely over.
Thomas has been the team’s starting right fielder for the past 5 seasons, but missed most of 2052 with injuries. He was a 30 home run, 100 RBI guy earlier in his career, but has been inconsistent. Thomas’ salary in 2052 was $4.7 million and his arbitration estimate was $6.6 million.
Ramirez spent 4 seasons as the team’s primary catcher before being relegated to the backup slot this year. He provided solid but not spectacular production at a good price. This season he was paid $3.8 million and his arbitration estimate was $4.4 million. Maybe the biggest loss to the team will be his leadership. He was one of the team captains and well respected by his fellow players.
“Tough times call for tough decisions. It became clear this season that we have to rebuild the team if we want to be a playoff team again,” GM Kevin Dickson said. “Thomas is 29, Tomas will be 30, we need to get younger to compete. We have players in the system that can do the same job, for less money and this gives us a better chance to go after premium free agents.”
The move will save the team at least $11 million in salary expense next season. With the salary cap increase this means Calgary may have as much as $35 million in cap space to work with in 2053.