2012 Cleveland Indians Payroll Chart

Here is a payroll listing for the Cleveland Indians as they get set to embark on the 2012 offseason. I have updated this chart after some recent arbitration signings and lots of minor league contract details were made public.

This is the most comprehensive listing in regard to the Cleveland Indians 40-man payroll and contract status you will find on the web. Included below is the payroll and player control outlook for the next seven years, service time through 2011, and lots of contract information for every player. This payroll chart is linked on the top of the page below the title and to the right.

Last updated: 02/10/2012

Player	Service	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Barnes, Scott	0.000	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Brantley, Michael	1.131	.480	Super 2	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Cabrera, Asdrubal	4.027	4.550	ARB3	FA
Carmona, Fausto	5.125	7.000	9.000	12.000	FA
Carrasco, Carlos	1.067	.480	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Carrera, Ezequiel	0.082	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Chisenhall, Lonnie	0.094	.480	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Choo, Shin-Soo	4.119	4.900	ARB3	FA
Cunningham, Aaron	1.142	.480	Super 2	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
De La Cruz, Kelvin	0.000	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Diaz, Juan	0.000	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Donald, Jason	1.057	.480	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Duncan, Shelley	2.099	.480	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Gomez, Jeanmar	0.117	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Hafner, Travis	9.009	13.000	13.000	FA
Hagadone, Nick	0.030	.480	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Hannahan, Jack	3.065	1.135	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Herrmann, Frank	1.099	.480	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Huff, David	1.117	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Jimenez, Ubaldo	4.087	4.200	5.750	8.000	FA
Kipnis, Jason	0.069	.480	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Kluber, Corey	0.011	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Kotchman, Casey	6.144	3.000	FA
LaPorta, Matt	2.063	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Lowe, Derek	14.100	5.000*	FA
Marson, Lou	2.036	.480	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Masterson, Justin	3.108	3.825	ARB2	ARB3	FA
McAllister, Zach	0.011	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Neal, Thomas	0.000	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Perez, Chris	3.136	4.500	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Perez, Rafael	4.157	2.005	ARB3	FA
Pestano, Vinnie	1.011	.480	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Phelps, Cord	0.065	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Salazar, Danny	0.000	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Santana, Carlos	1.115	.480	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Sipp, Tony	2.138	.480	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Sizemore, Grady	7.056	5.000	FA
Slowey, Kevin	4.053	1.500**	ARB3	FA
Smith, Joe	4.091	1.75	ARB3	FA
Tomlin, Josh	1.069	.480	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Weglarz, Nick	0.000	MIN	MIN	MIN	ARB1	ARB2	ARB3	FA
Sizemore buyout	7.056	.500
TOTAL		$ 68.585	$ 27.750	$ 20.000	$ -	$ -	$ -	$ -

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

* - Atlanta Braves are paying $10 million of Lowe's $15 million salary for 2012.
**- Colorado Rockies are paying $1.25 million of Slowey's $2.75 million salary for 2012.
*** - Minimum salaries of $480K for 14 players are listed above (13 on ML roster, 1 on ML DL - Carrasco). The players that make the $480K are subject to change based on who makes the roster out of spring training, plus these figures will alter slightly once they sign their 1-year deals this spring and make anywhere between $480-500K based on service time.

General Notes: 

- Most of the players with minimum salaries will earn league minimum wages around $480K (or slightly above) depending on their service time.

- Major League service time is through the 2011 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.

- Free agency, Super 2, and arbitration are all projected as if all players played a full season at the big league level from next year going forward.  Obviously, for several players free agency and arbitration will actually be pushed back a year or two as they spend more time in the minors in the coming years.

- Previous 25-man roster payrolls:

2011: $49,426,567
2010: $61,453,967
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

Player Contract Details: 

Barnes, Scott:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Brantley, Michael:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency. However, he will likely be a Super 2 arbitration player after the 2012 season if he spends just about all of the 2012 on active Major League roster or on the disabled list.
- Agent: Joshua Kusnick

Cabrera, Asdrubal:
- Signed a 1 year $4.55 million contract for 2012 to avoid salary arbitration.
- Has one more arbitration year before he is a free agent after the 2013 season.
- 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.
- 2012 club option for $7 million picked up on 10/31/2011.
- 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:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Carrera, Ezequiel:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Chisenhall, Lonnie:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $67K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Choo, Shin-Soo:
- Signed a 1 year $4.9M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- Has one more arbitration year left before he is a free agent after the 2013 season.
- Agent: Scott Boras

Cunningham, Aaron:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season as a Super 2, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

De Le Cruz, Kelvin:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Diaz, Juan:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Donald, Jason:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Scott Boras

Duncan, Shelley:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until after the 2012 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Barry Meister

Gomez, Jeanmar:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Hafner, Travis:
- Currently signed to a 4-year $57M (2009-2012) contract 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

Hagadone, Nick:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Hannahan, Jack:
- Signed a 1 year $1.135M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- Has two arbitration years before he is eligible for free agency after the 2014 season.

Herrmann, Frank:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Huff, David:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Jimenez, Ubaldo:
- Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a 4-year $10 million deal prior to the 2009 season, a deal which also includes two option years.
- He made $750K in 2009 and $1.25M in 2010, and makes $2.8M in 2011 and $4.2M in 2012.  He has a $5.75M club option for 2013 which has a $1M buyout. He had an $8.0M club option for 2014 with a $1M buyout as well, but as part of his contract if he were traded that 2014 club option turns into a player option.
- His 2013 club option increases to $6.75M if he wins the 2012 Cy Young or to $6.25M if he finishes 2nd or 3rd in the Cy Young voting. His 2014 player option increases to $9.0M if he wins the Cy Young or 450 innings pitched from 2012-2013, or to $8.5M with a 2nd or 3rd place finish in the 2013 Cy Young voting.
- He receives a performance bonus of $50K for reaching each of 200, 210, 220, 230, and 240 inning pitched in a season.
- He receives an award bonus of $100K for winning a Cy Young in 2011 or a $50K bonus if he finished 2nd to 5th in the voting. He also receives an award bonus of $100K for MVP or World Series MVP, a $75K bonus League Championship Series MVP, and a $25K bonus for each All Star selection or winning a Gold Glove.
- Agent: SFX

Kipnis, Jason
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $67K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Kluber, Cory:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Kotchman, Casey:
- Signed a 1 year deal for $3 million for the 2012 season.
- Incentives in deal to make more based on games and performance.

LaPorta, Matt:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- 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

Lowe, Derek:
- In the final year of a 4 year $60 million contract he signed with the Braves prior to the 2009 season.
- As part of a trade to the Indians, Atlanta agreed to pay $10 million of his $15 million 2012 salary.
- Agent: Scott Boras

Marson, Lou:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2012 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Masterson, Justin:
- Signed a 1 year $3.825M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- Has two more arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency after the 2014 season.

McAllister, Zach:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Neal, Thomas:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $67K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Perez, Chris:
- Signed a 1 year $4.5M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- He was a Super 2 arbitration player in 2011 and has two arbitration years left before he can be a free agent after the 2014 season.

Perez, Rafael:
- Signed a 1 year $2.005M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- He can earn an additional $25K in incentives if he makes 55 appearances in 2012.
- Has one more arbitration year before he is a free agent after the 2013 season.

Pestano, Vinnie:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Phelps, Cord:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $67K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Salazar, Danny:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he can make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Santana, Carlos:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Sipp, Tony:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until after the 2012 season, and then has three arbitration years before he reaches free agency.

Sizemore, Grady:
- Signed a 1 year, $5 million deal on November 23, 2011.
- Deal includes up to $4 million incentives which pay out as follows: $250K for 450 PA and $250K for 475 PA, and then $500K for each of 500, 525, 550, 575, 600, 625, and 650 PAs. He would also receive a $500K bonus for being named Comeback Player of the Year.
- Agent: Joe Urbon

Slowey, Kevin:
- Signed a 1 year $2.75M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- Has one more arbitration year left before he is a free agent after the 2013 season.

Smith, Joe:
- Signed a 1 year $1.75M deal for 2012 to avoid arbitration.
- Has one more arbitration year left before he is a free agent after the 2013 season.
- Agent: Rick Oliver

Tomlin, Josh:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he will make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2013 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.

Weglarz, Nick:
- As a non-arbitration eligible player, he could make around $480K in 2012.
- If sent to the minors, he will have a split contract calls for a daily rate of his $65K minor league salary and his $480K or so salary in the majors.
- Not arbitration eligible until at least after the 2014 season, and then has at least three arbitration years remaining before he reaches free agency.
- Agent: Michael Bonnano, Oak Sports Management

Other Contracts

Here are some additional contracts of note for players not on the 40-man roster.

Accardo, Jeremy
- Signed to a minor league deal for 2012 and can make $825K if he makes the Indians roster.
- His deal includes incentives where he could make up to an additional $300K by earning $50K for 50 games, 55 games, 60 game and 65 games pitched, and $100K for 70 games.
- Can ask for release if not on Major League roster by June 1st.

Hernandez, Michael
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $425K if he makes the Indians roster.

LaRoche, Andy
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $600K if he makes the Indians roster.
- Can request his release if he is not on the Major League roster by June 1st.

Lewis, Fred
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $725K if he makes the Indians roster.
- He can earn up to an additional $500K in incentives by earning $50K each for 350, 400, 425, 450, 475, 500, 525, 550, 575, and 600 plate appearances.
- He can ask for his release if he is not on the Major League roster by June 1st.

Lopez, Jose
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $900K if he makes the Indians roster.

Pagnozzi, Matt
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $525K if he makes the Indians roster.

Petit, Gregorio
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $550K if he makes the Indians roster.
- Can request his release if he is not on the Major League roster by June 30th.

Pie, Felix
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $700K if he makes the Indians roster.
- He deal includes incentives where he could make up to an additional $300K.

Ray, Chris
- Signed to a minor league contract for 2012 and can make $900K if he makes the Indians roster.
- He can earn $50K each in incentives for 40, 45, 50 , 55, 60, 65, and 70 games pitched; $50 K for 35 games finished, $50K for 40 games finished, and $125K each for 45 and 50 games finished.
- Can request his release if he is not on the Major League roster by April 3rd or added to it within 72 hours.

Tejeda, Robinson
- Singed to a minor league deal for 2012 and can make $825K if he makes the Indians roster.
- Can earn $50K in incentives for each occurrence of 50, 55, 60, and 65 appearances, and $100K for making 70 appearances.

Wheeler, Dan
- Signed to a minor league deal for 2012 and can make $900K if he makes the Indians roster.
- He can earn an additional $50K in incentives for each instance of appearing in 45 games, 50 games, 55 games, 60 games, 65 games and 70 games. He can also earn an addition $50K for 35 games finishes, $75K for 40 games finished, and $125K each for 45 and 50 games finished.
- He does not have an opt out clause, though can sign with a foreign team for $100K if not added to the Major League roster within 48 hours.

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