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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 16, 2020 at 8:08 p.m.
Thread: Move LE sign FAs
We won’t assign Louie to minors as his contract doesn’t save nearly enough against the cap. Ownership already is tightening budgets and sending Louie down to minors would end up costing them more actual money as he doesn’t have to pay into escrow if he’s in the minors. It makes no financial sense to have him down there.

To answer your question on Miller. We payed a premium for Miller to a cap strapped team. Great player. Arguably poor negotiating.
As I said. Not only are you getting rid of 2 seasons of Louie for the first. You're also getting the opportunity to sign good players at far below market cost.
I mentioned you sign them to one year deals so they can play in prominent roles and boost their stock for next off season. You improve your team this season and give your self major flexibility in next off season, when as you said.. you need the money to pay EP n QH.
I know Benning said he wouldn’t move a first to get rid of a contract. But that was before free agency started and these new opportunities presented them selves. It’s his job to adapt.