As we head into the offseason, it's time to look at the projected Oriole payroll for 2011 and see where money could and should be spent. All salary data taken from Cot's Baseball Contracts. First, the money owed to players already under contract for next season.2011 Salary (in millions)Roberts $10.0Markakis $10.6Gonzalez $6.0Matusz $1.4Hendrickson $0.2Atkins $0.5One more year on the Mike Gonzalez deal. If my estimated abritration figures are anywhere close, Gonazalez will be at least the 4th highest paid Baltimore player in 2011.Hendrickson, apparently, can be retained for a $200,000 option. If that is true, then the Orioles will pick up that option.Here's the guys on the team that could be retained for something just above or at the league minimum. I rounded all salaries up to $500,000.2011 Salary (in millions)Bergesen ...
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