They have some flexibility. What Beane does well that Whaley didnt, is rather than just cut guys in the last year of their contract he renegotiates to spread roster bonuses over multi years. Hughes, Brown, and Hyde are all guys you could add years to and save money. I will say the Vernon Butler contract makes my skin crawl right now knowing you still have a bad contract with Star you really cant get out of, and Harrison Phillips as your third 1 technique. A lot of money wrapped up in those three guys.