Orioles wont increase payroll in light of success

[Rios15]

Dan Duquette doesn't feel the need to increase Baltimore's payroll in light of the team's success this season.

"What for?" the executive asked.

The Orioles have seen their payroll decrease from $88 million to $82 million.

Read more:http://baseball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/32852/20121008/orioles_wont_increase_payroll_in_light_of_success/#ixzz28k5fTqLc

I guess that's a good sign that they aren't going after Josh Hamilton.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Glad to hear.

 

[RipCity32]

I think they can play well enough to be a playoff team, but they obviously need to spend a bit more to legitimately scare anyone.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

How is this logic? You don't need to overspend for big free agents to win championships. The Orioles are a better team this year than most of the teams with higher payrolls than them. It's about talent, not payroll.

 

[Elite]

So you've got no talent and a low payroll?

 

[RipCity32]

I didn't say they had to overspend for anyone lol.
I do however think they need more talent on that team now to be legitimate contenders. It certainly would benefit to add a couple solid pieces via FAcy.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

So you've got no talent and a low payroll?

Idk how any team could make the playoffs without talent.