^I think this is correct. The modern GM doesn't want to build a powerhouse, he wants an above average team with many shots at the playoffs. You'd think if you make the playoffs 10 times, you'd win once. Whereas a powerhouse team may just have one or two shots and a bad bounces here, a crazy strike call there and it's all over.
The wildcard changed everything. Having 8 (and now 10) playoff teams instead of 4 makes everything a little bit more mediocre.
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