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Originally Posted by rwperu34
I also think you're underestimating the value of "tanking". I think the term tank is a little out of place here because you're right about one player not turning a franchise around, but there is no need for a team that doesn't project for at least 75 wins to spend money. The issue IMO isn't those bottom feeders "tanking". It's when the middle class teams with solid rosters don't try and win...or even end up selling off. That is happening a bunch this year.
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Agreed.
At this point, many of the mid-level teams are realizing that it is not particularly wise to spend huge amounts of money for a 50% chance of winning the Wild Card game (presuming you make it), followed by probably a 20-30% chance at winning the Division Series.
Right now, four out of the six divisions aren't even competitive, including all three in the NL (Dodgers in the West, Cubs in the Central, Nats in the East).