Theo’s Got A Plan
January 21, 2009 by Mike
From Ken Rosenthal:
Several general managers of high-revenue teams believe that the economic crisis will hit certain mid- and low-revenue teams hard, forcing them to dump expensive contracts as early as spring training.
The Red Sox have kept their payroll flexible for just that reason, industry sources say. But executives from less wealthy clubs say they already have adjusted to the new landscape.
The fact that approximately 100 players remain on the free-agent market is one indication that teams have not spent beyond their means. Even if salary dumps occur, they probably will not be with players of great consequence, one GM says.
Still, no executive knows what the future holds. A mid-revenue team carrying several big contracts might be counting on a fast start to build attendance. Otherwise, their economic plan might crumble.
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