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Originally Posted by KChiefs1
Will we see a $100 million payroll next year?
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The highest salaried team in baseball just lost to the Cardinals. The 2nd (Yankees), 3rd (Phillies), and 4th (Red Sox) highest salaried teams did not make the playoffs. The 5th (Tigers) and 6th (Angels) just got swept in the ALCS. Spending more money does not always make a team better.
The Royals might actually have a lower payroll next year than they did this year. Shields, Butler, Willingham, and Aoki will clear up some money. They won't have to pay big money to replace Shields since I think the 5th starter will come from within. If they can pick up a RF and DH via trade versus free agency, they could actually be spending less.
I would like to see them spend some money to extend Gordon so he finishes his career as a Royal. And, there are some guys that will get a raise because of arbitration. But, the Royals' total salary could be less than this year.