We’re starting a new feature here on the blog that tracks the 2006 payrolls for all MLB teams and shows how much money your GM is wasting this year. It will track the cost per each win up until the publication date. So far, the Yankees aren’t doing so good. But you knew that already.
| Team | 2006 Payroll | GP | Wins | YTD Payroll | Cost/Win | |
| Marlins | $15.0 | 3 | 1 | $0.28 | $0.28 | |
| Brewers | $56.8 | 3 | 3 | $1.05 | $0.35 | |
| Orioles | $72.6 | 2 | 2 | $0.90 | $0.45 | |
| Rockies | $41.1 | 2 | 1 | $0.51 | $0.51 | |
| Tigers | $82.3 | 2 | 2 | $1.02 | $0.51 | |
| Indians | $56.8 | 3 | 2 | $1.05 | $0.53 | |
| Cardinals | $88.4 | 2 | 2 | $1.09 | $0.55 | |
| A’s | $62.3 | 3 | 2 | $1.15 | $0.58 | |
| D’backs | $59.2 | 2 | 1 | $0.73 | $0.73 | |
| Reds | $59.5 | 2 | 1 | $0.73 | $0.73 | |
| Nationals | $63.3 | 2 | 1 | $0.78 | $0.78 | |
| Twins | $63.8 | 2 | 1 | $0.79 | $0.79 | |
| Mariners | $88.3 | 3 | 2 | $1.64 | $0.82 | |
| Braves | $92.5 | 3 | 2 | $1.71 | $0.86 | |
| Astros | $92.6 | 3 | 2 | $1.71 | $0.86 | |
| Padres | $69.7 | 2 | 1 | $0.86 | $0.86 | |
| Blue Jays | $71.9 | 2 | 1 | $0.89 | $0.89 | |
| Red Sox | $120.1 | 3 | 2 | $2.22 | $1.11 | |
| Giants | $90.9 | 2 | 1 | $1.12 | $1.12 | |
| Cubs | $94.8 | 2 | 1 | $1.17 | $1.17 | |
| Rangers | $65.5 | 3 | 1 | $1.21 | $1.21 | |
| Mets | $100.9 | 2 | 1 | $1.25 | $1.25 | |
| Dodgers | $99.2 | 3 | 1 | $1.84 | $1.84 | |
| White Sox | $102.9 | 3 | 1 | $1.91 | $1.91 | |
| Angels | $103.6 | 3 | 1 | $1.92 | $1.92 | |
| Yankees | $198.7 | 3 | 1 | $3.68 | $3.68 | |
| Devil Rays | $35.4 | 2 | – | $0.44 | n/a | |
| Phillies | $88.3 | 2 | – | $1.09 | n/a | |
| Pirates | $40.2 | 3 | – | $0.75 | n/a | |
| Royals | $47.3 | 2 | – | $0.58 | n/a |
** all $ are in millions.
