| Destination | Player / Prospect | Position | Age | Control / Tier | Est. Contract / Arb | Proj. 3-Yr WAR | Surplus Dollar Value |
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Dollar Value per WAR ($9.2M / WAR)
Based on current MLB free-agent market rates ($9.0M–$9.5M per 1.0 WAR with standard inflation). Surplus is calculated as (Projected WAR × $/WAR) minus guaranteed or projected arbitration payroll obligations.
Prospect Future Value (FV) Tiers
Top prospects are valued via standard industry tiers: 65 FV (Franchise Anchor: ~$95M surplus), 60 FV (All-Star Ceiling: ~$65M), 55 FV (Above-Avg Regular: ~$35M), 50 FV (Solid Everyday Contributor: ~$20M), 45+ FV (High-upside role player: ~$10M).
Club Control & Arbitration Discount
Pre-arbitration years are compensated near MLB minimum (~$760k), followed by standard Super Two / 3-year arbitration progression escalations (approx 25%, 45%, 65% of market value) creating massive ace surplus.
Bleacher Report Source Context
Based on the Bleacher Report hypothetical trade speculation sending generational rookie ace Paul Skenes to the New York Yankees in exchange for a mega prospect haul (Spencer Jones, Chase Hampton, Will Warren, Everson Pereira, Oswald Peraza).