Reds TV Contract

[pdub2005]

In case you didn't know, the Reds TV contract ends after this season.

http://jinaz-reds.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-biggest-reds-news-of-2016-their-tv.html

[fredtoast]

Also this.  .  .  

http://www.redreporter.com/2016/2/19/11068846/cincinnati-reds-bonus-pool-draft-money


As Hudson Belinsky notes, the $19,087,100 amount the Reds can spend on signing players they either draft or sign as international free agents is the most in MLB, thanks in large part to the Reds winning the 2016 Competitive Balance Lottery (that will net them a pick in the 30-40 range come June).



Having both the largest draft pool allotment and ownership of the top pick in Competitive Balance Round A is a huge strategic advantage for the Reds,








Lots of good info in this article.  I suggest you read the whole thing.

[pdub2005]

http://www.spotrac.com/mlb/payroll/

Check out this list of payrolls this year. Payrolls are definitely increasing at a high rate, this next TV contract will mean a lot for the Reds keeping pace with the rest of the division.

Team payrolls since 1998
http://www.stevetheump.com/Payrolls.htm