Red Smith Wrote:
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> Go back to your mindless video-gaming. And make a
> mental note to check and see whether the luxury tax
> is based on 1) AAV plus benefits, or 2) payroll.
While Option #1 above is not a perfect answer, it is a l-o-n-g way ahead of the bumbling Option #2. For those who might like a deeper look into the workings of the Competitive Balance Tax in general and/or how it affects the Nats in particular, the following article by Chelsea Janes will offer some useful and much needed insight...
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/ct-spt-nationals-competitive-balance-tax-threshold-20180906-story.html