While television network executives are likely crying in a corner somewhere thinking about a possible Rockies-Indians World Series, it should be noted that this year’s playoffs are proof that the MLB isn’t all about what teams spend the most.
Check out the 2007 payrolls of the four remaining playoff teams:
2. Red Sox: $143,526,214
23. Indians: $61,673, 267
25. Rockies: $54, 424, 000
26. D’Backs: $52, 067, 546
The Red Sox are the only ones in the top 22 teams that made it to the championship series. Yeah, it helps that teams like Boston and the Yankees are willing to spend more than the Devil Rays, Marlins, Nationals and Pirates. A large budget may win a team their division or a wild card, but the Indians, Rockies and Diamondbacks are proof that it takes more than just a fat bankroll to win a baseball title. Teamwork, coaching and talent will trump a large payroll every single year.
