The Oakland A's we're picked to place LAST in their division this season. Their roster cost them less than $50 million. By comparison, the Yankees spent nearly $200 million on payroll.
The Yankees did win their division, but they only had ONE more win than the A's this season who also won their division yesterday.
Baltimore also made the playoffs with just an $80 million budget. Washington had the most wins of any team in baseball this year and their roster cost them just $80 million as well.
It is possible to make the playoffs without spending much money. Teams prove that every season. The Twins used to be like that. Somewhere along the way, keeping moderately priced players who can hit and play defense has been lost on the Twins. It's time for a course adjustment.
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