12-31-2009, 12:03 PM
<!--quoteo(post=73513:date=Dec 31 2009, 08:24 AM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Dec 31 2009, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Well, the Yankees and even the Red Sox (who spent 30 percent more than the Cubs) aren't really comparable.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Even less comparable when you look at what they spend in addition to the major league payroll. I don't think any team spends more than Boston on the draft. And the Yanks regularly are in the top few. I know the Cubs have signed a few guys over slot (Jeff S comes to mind) but not nearly like Boston or NY. That's a key difference. Those teams each get an extra 1st round talent each year by drafting a guy in the 5th round who requires first round money.
Even less comparable when you look at what they spend in addition to the major league payroll. I don't think any team spends more than Boston on the draft. And the Yanks regularly are in the top few. I know the Cubs have signed a few guys over slot (Jeff S comes to mind) but not nearly like Boston or NY. That's a key difference. Those teams each get an extra 1st round talent each year by drafting a guy in the 5th round who requires first round money.