08-04-2009, 02:17 PM
<!--quoteo(post=55504:date=Aug 4 2009, 01:13 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Aug 4 2009, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->BTW, BT's post was great. I've said the same thing, only far less well. We're hanging in there. Fuck yeah.
However, we have a MASSIVE advantage over the other teams in our division.
Here are the top eight MLB teams in payroll:
Yankees: $206 million
Mets: $139 million
<!--coloro:#0000FF--><!--/coloro-->Cubs<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->: $138 million
Tigers: $130 million
Phillies: $128 million
Red Sox: $123 million
Angels: $117 million
Dodgers: $109 million<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The Cubs also have the advantage of playing in a major market with one of the highest revenues in the league so they should be one of the teams with the highest payrolls.
Unfortunately, the Cubs are also known for having weak track record for drafting, acquiring and developing talent so until they get those skills in house, they will have to overspend regularly to effectively compete.
However, we have a MASSIVE advantage over the other teams in our division.
Here are the top eight MLB teams in payroll:
Yankees: $206 million
Mets: $139 million
<!--coloro:#0000FF--><!--/coloro-->Cubs<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->: $138 million
Tigers: $130 million
Phillies: $128 million
Red Sox: $123 million
Angels: $117 million
Dodgers: $109 million<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The Cubs also have the advantage of playing in a major market with one of the highest revenues in the league so they should be one of the teams with the highest payrolls.
Unfortunately, the Cubs are also known for having weak track record for drafting, acquiring and developing talent so until they get those skills in house, they will have to overspend regularly to effectively compete.