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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
From Rany's update today ( www.ranyontheroyals.com):
As recently as 2 or 3 years ago, I felt that the Glass family was spending a reasonable amount of money on major-league payroll, particularly given how much they were spending to sign amateur talent. But this season, the Royals’ payroll is roughly $64 million. That’s almost identical to their payroll in 2008, and more than $10 million LESS than their payroll in 2009 and 2010. Given how much industry revenues have increased the last few years, AND given that the Royals are now prohibited from spending as much money in the draft and in Latin America, that’s inexcusable. |
You and Rany both know much of that is due to having a team made up in large part of young, core players who haven't reached their big payday yet and some complimentary type back up players. In saying that though it doesn't excuse not spending more for FA pitching in the off season or making another trade or two. Of course you also have to have two to tango in free agency.
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