2010 Cleveland Indians Payroll Chart

Legend: Blue = Club Option; Orange = Player Option; Green = Mutual Option; Yellow = Super 2 

General Notes: 

- Previous 25-man roster payrolls: 

2009: $81,579,166
2008: $78,970,066
2007: $61,673,267
2006: $56,031,500
2005: $41,502,500
2004: $34,319,300
2003: $48,584,834
2002: $78,909,499
2001: $93,360,000
2000: $76,500,000
1999: $73,857,962
1998: $59,033,499
1997: $54,130,232
1996: $45,317,914
1995: $35,185,500
1994: $28,490,167
1993: $15,717,667
1992: $8,236,166
1991: $18,270,000
1990: $15,152,000
1989: $8,928,500
1988: $7,819,500 

- Major League service time is through the 2009 season.  172 days of service time is considered 1 major league season. Service time listing shows the years before the decimal point, and the days after. Ex: 2.134 is 2 years and 134 days of service time.  Though the season is really 180 days or so long, you cannot accrue anymore than 172 days of service time in a season. 

- Major league minimum salary in 2010 and 2011 is $400K.  Minor league minimum in 2010 and 2011 for players who were on the 40-man roster the previous year is $65K.  Players on the 40-man roster for the first time who are in the minors get about $15K in Double-A and about $17K in Triple-A.  Players who play at both the minor league and major league level throughout the year get a split contract, which is for pre-arbitration players on the 40-man roster that calls for a daily rate for days spent on the active big league roster and another daily rate for days spent in the minors. 

- Free agency is projected as if all players played a full season at the big league level from this year going forward.  Obviously, for several players free agency will actually be pushed back a year or two as they spend more time in the minors in the coming years, but the listing is to show the earliest they can become a free agent. 

- Former reliever Masa Kobayashi has a $250K buyout added to the 2010 payroll because the Indians did not pick up his 2010 option (he was released mid-season last year). 

Player Contract Details: 

Ambriz, Hector:
- A Rule 5 pick from December 2009, he must be on the Indians big league roster all year or be sent back to the Arizona Diamondbacks unless a trade is completed with Arizona to acquire his full rights in order to option him to the minors.
- He will make the major league minimum of $400K this year, or if sent to the minors will make $65K. 

Bixler, Brian:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors.
- Not eligible for arbitration until at least after the 2012 season, though could be Super 2 after 2011. 

Brantley, Michael:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors.
- Agent: Joshua Kusnick 

Branyan, Russell:
- Signed to a 1 year contract for $2M with a mutual option for 2011.
- Base salary: 2010: $2M, 2011: $5M mutual option
- He also has up to $1M in performance bonuses he can earn in 2010.
- Agent: Dan Lozano 

Brown, Jordan:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Cabrera, Asdrubal:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $450-490K in 2010.
- Has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Alan Nero 

Carmona, Fausto:
- Currently in the middle of a 4-year $15M contract (2008-2011) which also has three club option years for 2012-2014.
- Deal includes a $750M signing bonus which is divided among four years of deal.
- Base salary:  2008: $500K, 2009: 2.75M, 2010: $4.9M, 2011: 6.1M, 2012: $7M club option, 2013: $9M club option, 2014: $12M club option.
- If he finishes in the top five of Cy Young voting in 2010 and 2011 his 2012 option increases by $1M, if he finishes top five in Cy Young voting in 2011 and 2012 his 2013 option increases by $2M, and if he finishes in the top five in Cy Young voting in 2012 and 2013 his 2014 option increases by $2M.
- Agent: Jorge Brito  

Carrasco, Carlos:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Choo, Shin-Soo:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $450-490K in 2010.
- Has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Scott Boras 

Crowe, Trevor:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors.
- Agent: Terry Bross 

De Le Cruz, Kelvin:
- He will likely not pitch in the majors all year and earn the minor league minimum for a 40-man rostered player of $65K. 

Donald, Jason:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors.
- Agent: Scott Boras 

Gomez, Jeanmar:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Hafner, Travis:
- Currently in the middle of a 4-year $57M (2009-2012) with a club option for 2013.
- $5.25M of deal was added to 2007 ($2.25M) and 2008 ($3M) salaries of pre-existing deal.
- Base salary: 2007: $6.3M, 2008: $8.05M, 2009: $11.5M, 2010: $11.5M, 2011: $13M, 2012: $13M, 2013: $13M ($2.75M buyout).
- Agent: Scott Parker and Brian Peters of Legacy Sports Group 

Hodges, Wes:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Huff, David:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $410-450K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season though could be Super 2 after the 2011 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

Laffey, Aaron:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $450-470K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2011 season though could be Super 2 after this season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

LaPorta, Matt:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $410-450K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Scott Boras 

Lewis, Jensen:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $430-470K in 2010.
- Has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

Marson, Lou:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $410-420K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

Marte, Andy:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $430-470K in 2010.
- Has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Donnie Mitchell 

Masterson, Justin:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $450-480K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2011 season and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

Peralta, Jhonny:
- Currently in the middle of a five-year $13M contract (2006-2010) which also has a club option for 2011.
- Deal includes a $1.25M signing bonus which is divided over the five year of the deal.
- Base salary: 2006: $500K, 2007: $750K, 2008: $2.25M, 2009: $3.4M, 2010: $4.6M, 2011: $7M club option ($250K buyout).
- He will receive award bonuses for any of the following: $200K for MVP, $100K is elected to All Star team, $100K for being named World Series MVP, $50K for LCS MVP, $50K for Silver Slugger, $50 K for Gold Glove, and $50K is on All Star roster.
- His 2011 option year will increase by $500K if named MVP anytime from 2006-2010, increase by $100K if named to an All Star team or win a Gold Glove anytime from 2006-2010, and increase by $250K if traded.
- Agent: Bill Rego 

Perez, Chris:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $450-480K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2011 season though could be Super 2 after 2010 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

Perez, Rafael:
- Signed 1 year deal for $895K to avoid arbitration (Super 2).
- Has at least three more arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency 

Redmond, Mike:
- Signed to a 1-year $850K deal.
- Deal includes $10K award bonuses each for 40, 45, 50, 60, and 70 starts made.
- Agent: Joe Urbon  

Reyes, Anthony:
- He will make around $420-430K in 2010.
- Has at least two arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Scott Boras 

Rivero, Carlos:
- He will likely not play in the majors all year and earn the minor league minimum for a 40-man rostered player of $65K. 

Rondon, Hector:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Santana, Carlos:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Sipp, Tony:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $410-450K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season though could be Super 2 after the 2011 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Sizemore, Grady:
- Currently in the middle of a 6-year $23.45M contract (2006-2011) which also has a 2012 club option.
- His contract includes a $1M signing bonus, which is divided over the six years of the deal.
- Base salary: 2006: $500K, 2007: 750K, 2008: $3M, 2009: $4.6M, 2010: $5.6M, 2011: $7.5M, 2012: 8.5M club option ($500K buyout).
- His 2012 option escalates by $500K for each of the following: he wins a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger, makes an All Star team, or ranks high in MVP vote.  His 2012 option has already increased by $500K to $9M because of his 2008 All Star selection.
- He also gets award bonuses of $75K for an All Star selection, $100K for a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger.
- If he is traded, he receives a $500K assignment bonus and his remaining salaries bump by 10% each season and his 2012 club option becomes a player option though the buyout does not apply if he declines the player option.
- Agent: Joe Urbon 

Smith, Joe:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $450-480K in 2010.
- Has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Rick Oliver 

Sowers, Jeremy:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $430-470K in 2010.
- Has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Jeff Berry and Casey Close 

Talbot, Mitch:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $400-405K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Todd, Jess:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $410-450K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. 

Toregas, Wyatt:
- He will likely have a split contract since he should be in the majors and minors this year where he will make a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and about a $405K in the majors. 

Valbuena, Luis:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make between $440-470K in 2010.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2011 season and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Weglarz, Nick:
- He will likely not play in the majors all year and earn the minor league minimum for a 40-man rostered player of $65K.
- Agent: Dan Lawson 

Westbrook, Jake:
- Currently in the middle of a 3-year $33M contract (2008-2010).
- $2M of contract was added to his pre-existing deal in 2007
- Base salary: 2008: $10M, 2009: $10M, 2010: $11M
- His contract also calls for him to donate $25K of it annually to an Indians charity.
- Agent: Michael Maas 

Wood, Kerry:
- Currently in the middle of a 2-year $20.5M contract which has a club option for 2011.
- Base salary: 2009: $10M, 2010: $10.5M, 2011: $11M club option
- The 2011 club option vests if he finishes 55 games in a season in either 2009 or 2010.
- Agent: Pat Rooney and Greg Landry