Seattle has gotten off to a slower start than their fans would like, but overall the team looks to be in a good position for the season. Any quality DP would, in theory, catapult the Rave Green up the standings and also the salary-spending table. In most leagues, the theory is that spending more on players wages leads to winning. And while the idea of smart spending paying off (see the San Diego Padres’ attempt of a spending influx failing) correlates well enough in most leagues, does spending in general lead to results in MLS?
In short, no.