Sometimes, crunching numbers puts things in perspective.
We’re not talking about OPS+, wRC+, BABIP, or UZR.
We’re talking about Moneyball. No, not Michael Lewis’ best-selling book, nor Brad Pitt’s movie interpretation.
We’re talking about the mega-millions of dollars spent to produce wins in Major League Baseball. When you look at dollars spent and how much those wins have cost each team this season, it’s eye-opening.
Let’s begin with the Local Nine. According to Spotrac.com’s MLB payroll tracker, the Rockies’ team payroll sits just above $140 million, ranking 17th in the majors. Entering Saturday’s games, the Rockies were in last place in the National League West with a 52-69 record.