Quote Originally Posted by arnie_uk View Post
So essentially if you opt for June 1 designation your paying for al those payers plus the 51 highest salaries still on the roster?

Yes, the post-June 1 designation doesn't provide the team anything.

It was implemented to provide the players with a chance to hit the FA market earlier and not have to wait around until after June 1 before they can start finding a new home, when most of the FA money is already gone.