[Raisor]

One of the mantras of the Bowden backer is that he gets more "Bang for the Buck" then anyone else.

But is this true?

The following seven teams have to be considered in the equation (some are going to be a surprise)

(Note: These numbers are based on the 2000, 2001, and 2002 seasons. Win totals include playoffs)


Oakland: 31% more wins then the Reds (302 vs 229), 24% LESS payroll ($105,612,329 total for three year period vs $138,253,890)

Minnesota: 10% more wins (252 vs 229), 43% LESS payroll ($80,009,500 vs $138,253,890)

Florida: 2% more wins (234 vs 229), 29% LESS payroll ($97,612,417 vs $138,253,890)

San Diego: 2% less wins (222 vs 229), 2% less payroll ($135,278,833 vs $138,253,890)

Montreal: 5% less wins (218 vs 229), 22% less payroll
($107,397,667 vs $138,253,890)

Kansas City: 11% less wins (204 vs 229), 23% less payroll
($105,812,000 vs $138,253,890)

Chicago (AL): 13% more wins (259 vs 229), 11% ,more payroll
($153,840,500 vs $138,253,890)