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    Today, the Brewers' payroll is $80 million, this despite being based in a market two-thirds the size of Pittsburgh. "When the Brewers cut their payroll here and were developing their farm system, there was a lot of lipping here that went on, but they were spending money back then, too ... Well, what happened? All of a sudden, here come all these kids: Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and on and on. I really believe that's where the Pirates are now. I think they're doing it the only reasonable way anybody can." He cited another example, a good bit further back. Full Article at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    When the Brewers cut their payroll here and were developing their farm system, there was a lot of lipping here that went on, but they were spending money back then, too ... Well, what happened? All of a sudden, here come all these kids: Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and on and on. I really believe that's where the Pirates are now. I think they're doing it the only reasonable way anybody can.
    Bud Selig Bud Selig SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2 months ago