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Rockies Should Release Kris Bryant, But They Can’t Escape the Money
- The Rockies should consider releasing Kris Bryant, but his guaranteed contract complicates any financial relief.
- Bryant has three years left on a $182 million contract, leaving $81 million still owed.
- Deferring Bryant’s money over several years is a potential option under consideration.
- Bryant’s injury situation complicates a release, similar to other players with long-term injuries.
- One option is Bryant retiring, which would remove him from active payroll considerations.
- Retirement follow-up cases show money can remain on the payroll despite absence.
- Releasing Bryant would open a roster spot for prospects like Charlie Condon.
- The article compares baseball’s guaranteed contracts to other sports’ cap dynamics.
- Overall, Bryant’s deal ties the Rockies financially, limiting options to quick payroll relief.
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