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The key is to keep a successful turnaround...like Happ, or Nova

I am okay with pickup...but we still could use Nova.

<t>Forbes could only be proven if the Bucs open up their books....not going to happen! Forbes has 95% degree of certainty of being within $5 million on profits. Baseball is a very profitable business. The question posed to Bob Nutting is an obvious one: will you accept a 50% reduction in profits in ...

I am good with your suggestion. Steve Philips said on MLB radio that when he was the Mets GM, they budgeted to break even. No need for a salary with Bucs increase in value, and especially if Pirates pay portion of profits as a dividend.

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Paul Waner, Big Poison

Forbes estimates Bucs profits at $35.3 million. Is it reasonable for fans to request a $15-20 million increase in payroll for 2017? Resign Nova? Bolster the bullpen? Consider a Cutch extension? Going into negotiations for a new TV deal, it's a good time to invest in success.

<t>My proposal keeps the last two years of current deal in place. The reason we get a discount is threefold: 2016 performance; his wife is from Pittsburgh with hometown discount; and no trade clause. Could go to five years and $100 million. If Cutch had a 7 WAR year last year, he would be worth a lo...

<t>Four years and $80 million extension with a no trade clause could get it done. If it doesn't, then that is Cutch's gamble, and at least we made the effort. Remember, Cutch is signed for the next two years (second year option) at $14 and $14.5 million.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/...

I agree with Dogknot3. With the Bucs TV contract coming up, TV revenues should double. A four year extension...4/80 would take us throuhg age 36.