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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
"It's going to be really tough to catch these guys if we stay at a $70-million payroll. It doesn't mean we can't be good, we can't compete. I just don't think you're going to see a chance to win 95, 100 games," the Blue Jays general manager told the Sun. "It's not sour grapes, or anything. It's just the reality. We'll be competitive, but up to a point."
I'm sure the players love that quote, even if it may be true. Basically if they don't get an increase in the payroll next season they're expected to miss the playoffs?
Wow, what a confidence builder!
I really think this is a stupid thing for Riccardi to say.
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I guess Rogers announced yesturday that they increase the payroll. By how much? I didn't hear.