Although it sucks, I have no problem with the Marlins/Blue Jays trade…in theory. I believe that every team has the right to run its organization as it wishes. If they want to spend as much as possible and but every championship, that is okay. If they always want to be at the bottom of the payroll scale and play out each season, I am okay with that also. If a team is winning, the revenues will increase and more money can be spent. If a team is losing, the revenue stream will run dry. However, what the Marlins did to the people of Miami is reprehensible. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mark Buerhle
How do you win while reducing your payroll 37%? Ask the Mets…
Imagine the New York Yankees with a payroll of $130 million. The last time that happened was 2002. Imagine the White Sox with a payroll of $81.3 million. That happened last in 2005. The Red Sox had a payroll around $100 million in 2003. The Cardinals have not had a payroll of $70 million since 2000. Why am I playing the role of “The Ghost of Payroll’s Past”? It recently became public knowledge that the New York Mets ownership is planning a payroll of $91 million for the 2012 Mets. That is why. Continue reading
30 Teams in 30 Days: Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
2010 Record: 88-74
752 RS, 704 RA, Pythagorean Record: 86-76
Manager: Ozzie Guillen
GM: Ken Williams
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