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MLB Salary vs. MLB Standings

Tebow_tiny by ShawnK on Comment 38 comments

As we discussed the recent trades of the beloved Indians and the plight of the small and mid-market clubs, I was curious to see how the current teams records stacked up against their MLB salary.  The table below details this information as of 7/30/09:

American League
Salary Rank Salary ($M)   American League East W L Pct.
1 201.4 N.Y. Yankees 62 39 0.614
4 122.7 Boston 58 42 0.580
25 63.3 Tampa Bay 55 47 0.539
16 81.0 Toronto 49 53 0.480
23 67.1 Baltimore 44 57 0.436
      American League Central      
Team W L Pct.
5 115.1 Detroit 53 47 0.530
24 65.3 Minnesota 52 50 0.510
12 96.1 Chi. White Sox 51 51 0.500
15 81.6 Cleveland 42 60 0.412
21 70.9 Kansas City 40 61 0.396
      American League West      
Team W L Pct.
6 113.7 L.A. Angels 60 40 0.600
22 68.6 Texas 56 43 0.566
10 98.9 Seattle 53 48 0.525
26 62.3 Oakland 43 58 0.426
National League
      National League East      
Team W L Pct.
7 113.0 Philadelphia 58 41 0.586
30 36.8 Florida 53 48 0.525
11 96.7 Atlanta 51 50 0.505
2 135.8 N.Y. Mets 49 51 0.490
27 59.3 Washington 32 70 0.314
      National League Central      
Team W L Pct.
13 88.5 St. Louis 56 48 0.538
3 135.1 Chi. Cubs 53 46 0.535
8 103.0 Houston 51 51 0.500
17 79.9 Milwaukee 51 51 0.500
20 71.0 Cincinnati 45 56 0.446
28 48.7 Pittsburgh 43 58 0.426
      National League West      
9 100.5 L.A. Dodgers 62 39 0.614
14 82.2 San Francisco 55 46 0.545
18 75.2 Colorado 54 47 0.535
19 73.6 Arizona 44 58 0.431
29 42.8   San Diego 41 62 0.398


There are many different ways to measure a teams performance, but if salary vs winning percentage is used, some quick observations are that Tampa Bay, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, and St. Louis have exceeded expectations while the New York Mets have totally under achieved.  With the disparity in salary even within each division, it really makes winning the division difficult for lower salaried teams and trades of superstar talent for multiple prospects more understandable.
 

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Billy Beane: The Revolutionary

An interesting article on Billy Beane's impact on baseball and some praise and criticism of his methods.

4 months ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 18 comments 0 recs

It Can't Get Any Worse

We officially have the worst pitching staff in Major League Baseball. The team ERA is now above 6.0.

What's amazing is that the NYY spent a lot more money and are challenging us for the title.

7 months ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 7 comments 0 recs

Fire Wedge!

An interesting perspective, very Jonathan Swift-esque.

7 months ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 10 comments 0 recs

Spring Training Stats Don't Mean Squat

Every year I find mindself checking the spring training stats at the end of March and stacking up the Tribe to the competition. And, every year, find an article that tells me this is a pointless exercise. Like this one.

8 months ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 3 comments 0 recs

Choo Named AL's Best in September

This is very exciting for Choo and I am extremely happy for him. For some reason this also jogged my memory in regards to his Korean military obligation (good news trumped by bad news - must be NE Ohio thing). Was his obligated service ever resolved or could he be "defecting" to the US during his prime years?

about 1 year ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 42 comments 0 recs

Lee Running Out of Gas?

Is Cliff's uninspiring ERA over his last three starts a result of being overused, succumbing to the pressure of winning the Cy Young, or better teams (minus KC)? If overuse, does the 2009 Tribe limit his workload over the season to keep him fresh for October/November? Maybe pace him for 200 innings?

about 1 year ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 35 comments 0 recs

Friday, September 26th

Tebow_tiny by ShawnK on Comment 16 comments

Mark your calendars for the Sox vs. Indians finale in Chicago. 

Assuming the Chicago White Sox can maintain their season winning percentage of .571 heading into that last weekend, they will have won 91 games.

Assuming the Cleveland Indians can maintain their winning percentage over the past 10 games, heading into that last weekend, the Tribe will have won 92 games.

That's right...if we win our next 27 straight games we'll have a shot at repeating in the Central.  How sweet it is!

On a serious note, I will be very satisfied if we can simply play spoiler to the White Sox that weekend.  Especially after Ozzie made the comment that the Sox were at a disadvantage to Minnesota since they only to get play Cleveland six times in the second half.

 

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2009 Goal?

Tebow_tiny by ShawnK on Comment 26 comments

So what is management’s goal for 2009?   I have not heard or have missed the familiar "we expect to compete for the central division in 2009" from Shapiro.   The cupboard is being restocked as we speak - which is exciting, but save several impact players all emerging from the minors at the same time, and 2008 second-half  breakthroughs by Marte, Caberra, Garko, Gut, and a starting pitcher, it looks like we will not be in contention again until 2010.  Is this the general expectation or am I missing something.

 

If that is the expectation, how many more players become trade bait by Thursday in order to build the core for 2010 and beyond?

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LaPorta's blast sinks R-Phils Friday

The kid has had a nice week. Path cleared to the majors, 3 for 6 first day of Tribe ball, game winning HR with two outs in the ninth....

about 1 year ago Tebow_tiny ShawnK 11 comments 0 recs