The Rays sent the internet in a hot take frenzy when they designated former first baseman/DH CJ Cron for assignment. He ‘got Corey Dickerson’d’ they said. Even as someone on the side of keeping Cron around, I myself was hardly surprised when the move was announced.
Contrary to popular belief (mainly of those not close to the organization), the move to DFA Cron was not a financial one, as the Rays’ intention to upgrade at the DH position has been made extremely clear. An intention that would cost the team well more than the $4.2MM salary he was projected to get via arbitration.