None of your other players are going to stick their hands up for more money? That suprises me. Id have thought some of your younger players like Murphy would now want a larger slice of the pie
Havent heard much about Ruttens contract. Its been a non issue here. Its considered almost routine that he will resign, as there are no stories circulating about his being disgruntled or holding out on contracts. Maybe they wanted to see who they were delisting/trading for, to see exactly how much they could give him.
Cash gets freed up as time goes on. Mclaren left this year and he would've been on a surprising amount. Ackland contract expires at the end of next year and will be delisted along with likely Wiggins, Saddington and Jordan Bannister will will free up cash.