Tiger Talk

Tue. 11/03/09 12:12 PM

Ricketts

The new owner of the Cubs supposedly said he want to maintain a "top 3 payroll"....that probably enhances any players view of Free Agency putting the Cubs somewhat in play w/the Yankees and Red Sox.

Personally I don't know why that owner would say that. I'm sure he wanted to make a PR splash. But if there are years where he has only the 5th or 6th highest payroll and the club starts to lose, he's setting himself up for "cheapskate" criticism. Also, given the situation in the National League, I don't know why any club feels it needs to spend that high in order to contend. I would bet Bud Selig had a huge blood-pressure spike when he heard Ricketts said that.

Yooper in IA, Ankeny, IA

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