10-05-2009, 11:01 PM
<!--quoteo(post=65435:date=Oct 5 2009, 03:54 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Oct 5 2009, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Of 30 teams:
The Cubs.... #3 in payroll, #16 in wins.
Someone has to take the fall. Traditionally, it's the GM, but I do have to give him credit for cleverly shifting the blame to one <i>player</i>.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No issue with the Cubs being #3 in payroll. They are a top 3-5 revenue team so they should be near the top payroll.
Until the Cubs scout, develop or draft better than other teams, they will have over pay for talent.
The Cubs.... #3 in payroll, #16 in wins.
Someone has to take the fall. Traditionally, it's the GM, but I do have to give him credit for cleverly shifting the blame to one <i>player</i>.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No issue with the Cubs being #3 in payroll. They are a top 3-5 revenue team so they should be near the top payroll.
Until the Cubs scout, develop or draft better than other teams, they will have over pay for talent.