Best MLB team for the money?

Question

I meant in the best bargain sense. The Yankees are kind of the opposite of what I meant. Who spends half as much for as good or better teams?

Answer 1

The Minnesota Twins...they are a low market team, yet have the best pitcher in baseball, the best catcher in baseball, an MVP at first base and one of the best closers in the game!

Answer 2

AL: Minnesota Twins at $71,439,500 (19th Overall)
Torri Hunter - Gold Glove 2006
Justin Morneau - AL MVP 2006
Johan Santana - AL Cy Young 2006
Joe Mauer - AL Batting Champ 2006

NL: Milwaukee Brewers at $71,986,500 (18th overall)

1) Yankees $195,229,045 / 6,732,036
2) Red Sox 143,526,214 / 5,125,936
3) Mets 117,915,819 / 3,930,527
4) White Sox 109,680,167 / 4,218,468
5) Angels 109,251,333 / 3,641,711
6) Dodgers 108,704,524 / 3,748,432
7) Mariners 106,516,833 / 3,945,068
8) Cubs 99,937,000 / 3,701,370
9) Tigers 95,180,369 / 3,172,679
10) Orioles 95,107,807 / 3,396,707
11) Giants 90,469,056 / 3,479,579
12) Cardinals 90,286,823 / 3,224,529
13) Braves 89,492,685 / 3,196,167
14) Phillies 89,368,214 / 3,081,663
15) Astros 87,759,500 / 3,250,352
16) Athletics 79,938,369 / 2,854,942
17) Blue Jays 79,925,600 / 2,960,207
18) Brewers 71,986,500 / 2,666,167
19) Twins 71,439,500 / 2,551,411
20) Reds 69,154,980 / 2,161,093
21) Rangers 68,818,675 / 2,457,810
22) Royals 67,366,500 / 2,173,113
23) Indians 61,673,267 / 2,126,664
24) Padres 58,235,567 / 2,239,829
25) Rockies 54,424,000 / 2,015,704
26) D-backs 52,067,546 / 1,859,555
27) Pirates 38,604,500 / 1,429,796
28) Nationals 37,347,500 / 1,287,845
29) Marlins 30,507,000 / 984,097
30) Devil Rays 24,124,200 / 893,489

Payrolls and average salaries for the opening day rosters of the 30 major league teams. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from management and player sources and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses and other guaranteed income. For some players, parts of deferred signing bonuses and salaries are discounted to reflect present-day values. Cash transactions among the clubs are not included.

Answer 3

How are the A's not up here? 21st highest payroll in baseball and they have gone to the playoffs 5 times in the last 7 years. People talk about the Twins who have more money than the A's and not as good of a record over the last decade

Answer 4

Twins. Their payroll is on the bottom half of the 30 teams, and almost 3 times less than NYY. Their team looks promising for the years to come

Answer 5

It depends on how you define the question.

I think the best team for the money spent is probably someone like Boston - they don't seem to have a weakness anywhere on their roster.

On the other hand the Marlins or possibly the Indians will probably end up spending the least amount of money per win.

Answer 6

The Indians should be in the running. Grady Sizemore is underpaid, even with his new contract. Hafner's current contract is a good deal. Victor Martinez, CC Sabathia, and Jhonny Peralta all have newer contracts, and all of them are reasonable. Throw in the young guys like Garko and Barfield, and the Tribe is sitting pretty money wise.

Answer 7

Twins

Answer 8

Yankees is the best team, and the money is good there,

Answer 9

Are you kidding? The mighty Cleveland Indians baby.

Answer 10

the yankees. one of the top payrolls in baseball and they are a couple games ahead of the devil rays for last place. torre and cashman will be fired at the end of the season