True but that is still at least 80 games plus other states they play in have the state tax….and how many times do the Yankees play in Canada? That’s even worse.
There is a pretty big difference in playing in NYC and Texas.
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Oh, there’s definitely a difference. It’s just not what was being calculated. He’s better off from a tax perspective in Texas.
It’s been a rag for a good while now….complete trash.
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I have to go to practice now….when I get back on I don’t want to see 15 posts on New York State tax laws. 
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Not sure how this happens elsewhere in the country but that is not true in NY. I work in NY and live in CT. I file tax returns in both states. I get credit in CT for the taxes paid in NY that reduces state taxes and there are other ways to reduce the taxes but I file in both states every year.
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You will file in both states. They are giving you a credit to accomplish what I’m saying.
You’re a resident of CT so they are taxing it all but allowing to credit to avoid double taxation. NY taxes for days you are there.
Same happens with professional athletes. They pay taxes in lots of states where they play. But they are a resident of only one. In theory, they are given credits from the other states to offset the taxes owed where they are a resident. Unless they are a resident of a state without an income tax which is what most of them do. They then just pay taxes in the states where they play.
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Nice edit of the topic Coogman!
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NYC trying to report it into reality sometimes works w Yanks.
Comments worth a look.
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Whatever
Why are you so angry? Simma down man. I haven’t attacked you so why act like that?
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As an accountant I’d like to say, post your Operations and Sales comments all you want but don’t get between two accountants on a message board.
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So much for wanting no tax talk…
Time to change gears…saw post from Joe Ortiz that suggests Tucker should definitely be dealt within 48 hours.
Cubs and Yankees are apparent front-runners, with Cubs making most sense as of now (though not to me). Would be nice to see each get in a bidding war for his services that would cause at least one to overpay.
If I’m Dana, I’m not budging from Gil and Dominguez as the keys to a Yankees deal there. Not crazy about the Cubs mlb pieces I’m hearing to be rumored (Suzuki/Paredes), but I guess if they lose Bregman, it makes a little more sense, especially if they’re also able to land a couple of their high-end prospects.
But hopefully we can get a Bregman decision first before any Tucker deal is made. Would help to have that clarity.
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I want the Astros to just rake the opposing franchise. I want to see three highly rated farm guys plus three dominant big roster guys plus a player to be named later plus cash plus whatever.
Then trade Framber for a potential ace plus a high level CF plus five farm guys plus cash plus whatever.
Then sue both franchises for breach of contract for an additional 50 million.
Get whole, b#%es!
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It’s also interesting that Vegas odds have Bregs choosing the Tigers (pretty favorably, in fact) SHOULD HE LEAVE THE ASTROS.
Detroit odds are currently +175 while the Phillies are a pretty distant 2nd at +400. Red Sox are checking in at pretty long +750 odds while the Yankees are the worst at +800.
Hmmm…sounds like Astros could be overall favorite on multiple levels based on how the bet is being placed, and how Detroit, despite having tons of interest, is not keen on spending the 200 million. This could end up working out nicely.
I said yesterday, if Bregman was truly coveted at the 200 million, he would have already signed. He may still get 200, but it looks pretty clear the money isn’t necessarily a slam dunk for teams. So, maybe Dana and Crane are playing this better than we thought (more on that later).
The Phillies would probably rather go after Tucker (this year or next) and apparently, the Red Sox aren’t sold on Bregs being a true need for them at this point – and certainly not enough for them to make changes with their incumbent 3B nor have Bregman himself change positions if they don’t feel like he’s the missing piece to begin with.
As far as the Yankees, he’d already be gone to them if they truly wanted him for the simple fact that they would just laugh in the face of the 200 million! Just putting an offer on the table to make things interesting and reserve their place in line and going about the rest of their business unphased would have already been done if they were truly interested. But obviously, that hasn’t happened, and that tells me, they’re probably out as well. Maybe they, too, would rather land Tucker and are gonna just reserve that 200 million towards an extention for him!
So, maybe it’s Kyle Tucker who’s responsible for weakening Bregman’s market! And I’d be curious to know if making Tucker available (which surprised a lot of teams) is Dana’s way of leveraging a way to get a deal done with Bregman, who, let’s be honest, makes the most sense, as opposed to keeping Tucker. It’d be a pretty shrewd strategy if it was the case. Not sure I would believe it, though, as the Soto deal made it pretty clear they would easily be priced out of any chances of retaining Tucker beyond next year. Thus, I believe the writing was on the wall to see what they could get for him now.
Nevertheless, it looks to be working out in their chances to eventually sign Bregman, especially if they’re also gonna succeed in being to sell high on Tucker, and, in turn, by doing so, keeping the team in contention at the same time!
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Not a chance. In addition to the market forces at play, I suspect there’s some concern about Tucker’s health and performance going into next year, which would drive down his value at the trade deadline. If you’re pretty sure you aren’t going to re-sign him, then it’s too much of a gamble to wait on an in-season trade. Besides, dealing now gives them time to make some additional moves to bolster the OF if necessary.
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You didn’t read my whole post. I don’t believe they’re dangling Tucker as leverage to try and sign Bregman. It’s just seems to be working out that way.
And if they don’t trade him now or before next season, they’re gonna just have him play out the last year and, thus, take their chances at winning it all again…also not a bad thing, especially if they’re also able to keep Bregman. The Astros have been clear they don’t necessarily feel like they ‘need’ to trade Tucker (or Framber), but if a right deal comes along that they like, they would entertain it. Hence, in Dana’s words, no one’s off the table. And from what we’ve seen thus far, they’re selling quite high (not exactly desperation mode). Now, they probably also feel it makes sense to go ahead and try and make a deal, given the likelihood of retention stemming from the Soto signing, possibly, but they’re not gonna be desperate to do. If they trade him, they trade him, and if they do, it will obviously be in a deal they like. If they don’t trade him, great, he helps you try and win next year. Either way, they’ll be in a good position
Really good thoughts on both accounts. The injury thing was my thoughts exactly. Tucker basically got everything he wanted by slow-walking a shin injury. He got to take time off and he got a ride outta Houston, which (I think) he hates.
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I read it all. I just don’t think there’s any way that Dana have any thought to a Tucker trade discussion leveraging Bregman. No chance.
I also think they’re past the point of no return on Tucker. There’s has to be a deal.