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MLB Cost Index for June 18 2007

The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

Who are the biggest bargains in baseball? Well, from the Cost Index, you would have to point to the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Indians. All three teams are in the ten lowest payrolls in the majors while being either on top of their division or only one game out. The Brewers are also a pretty good bargain with a $72M payroll and leading the NL Central by 6.5 games over the Cubs and their $100M payroll.

The complete MLB Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for June 11 2007

The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

There was not much change in the Cost Index this week except for the Mariners. After winning 5 of their last 6, the Mariners have jumped to within 4.5 games of the Angels for the division lead and to #21 on the Cost Index. That’s still not great but better than 24th and looking like the St. Louis Cardinals.

On another note, the Yankees look even worse, as if there were possible, because we’ve just added $18.5M of Roger Clemens‘ contract after his first start.

The complete MLB Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for June 4 2007

The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

We’re finally into June and after what already seems like a long grinding season, we’re starting to figure out who the chumps are. The Cubs and Lou Pinella are completely melting down and are only above the Yankees in efficiency of their payroll. Their neighbors the White Sox aren’t doing much better either. Meanwhile, at the opposite site of the spectrum are the Diamondbacks, winners of 9 out of their last 10 and sitting atop the NL West. And with a team that costs 1/4 of the Yankees’ payroll. The Angels, 8-2 in their last 10, are also make up strong push up the MLB Cost Index.

The complete Major League Baseball Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for May 21 2007


The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

It’s hard to believe that we’re already 1/4 of the way through the 2007 season. Looking back at the first MLB Cost Index of the season, we find that some of the earlier struggling teams like the Phillies, Giants, and Astros have climbed into respectability with regard to the Cost Index.

Meanwhile, looking at the past week, not much as changed except the Royals making a big leap based on wining 5 of their last 7. Sure, they’re still firmly in last place but if you’re a Royals fan, you have to take any good news you can get.

The complete Major League Baseball Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for May 14 2007


The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

We haven’t even added in the cost of Roger Clemens’ contract to the Yankees payroll number and they are already twice as inefficient as the next team above them. With a cost of $2.55M a win, they are double the ineptitude of the Kansas City Royals who pay $1.32M per win. Being compared to (and losing to Kansas City) in anything is not good.

There wasn’t much change in the rankings this week with the exception of the Cubs. Last week, we said they were making a move towards respectability but losing four out of six last week has dropped them back down to the 24 spot.

The complete Major League Baseball Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for May 7 2007


The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

Not much changed with the Cost Index in the past week. The biggest mover was the Chicago Cubs who jumped from 29th to 20th by virtue of 5 wins in a row. However, their south side rival White Sox dropped down to their 29th spot. The Tigers also made a big jump up in the rankings to 12 but everyone else pretty much stayed the same.

The complete MLB Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for April 30 2007



Look at my payroll! I kick ass!

The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

Now that we’re through with April (almost), the MLB Cost Index gets to be a little more interesting. It used to be that the Yankees were at the bottom of the rankings no matter how many games they won simply because of their huge payroll. Well, after a 9-14 start, they’d be close to the bottom even if they had half their payroll.

After one month, the Indians and the Brewers are the biggest bargains in baseball. The Indians lead the AL Central in the standings and are ranked 5th on the MLB Cost Index. Meanwhile, the surprising Brewers are leading the NL Central by 3.5 games and rank 7th on the Index. The biggest wastes of money outside of the Yankees? The Cubs, Mariners, Orioles and White Sox all rank in the top 10 for payroll this year but are underperforming. Only the White Sox are within shouting distance of the division leaders but they play in a tough AL Central, loaded with Indians, Twins, and Tigers.

The complete MLB Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for April 23 2007


The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

There isn’t much change at the top of these rankings except the Brewers, 7-3 in their last ten and leading the NL Central (yes, we checked it twice), moved into the top 10. Meanwhile, the Mariners, losers of 6 in a row have dropped all the way down to 29. This was the biggest drop this week. The Blue Jays and Cardinals also fell after a bad week.

The complete MLB Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for April 16 2007



Attention K-mart shoppers

The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

Here’s week 2 of the MLB Cost Index. The Yankees have settled into the bottom slot where they’re likely to stay all year because of their monster payroll. However, they are joined by the Phillies, Giants, and Cubs who are playing well under expectations.

The Marlins and Devil Rays are where they usually are because of dirt cheap payrolls but the surprise here are the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the NL west and 3rd in the Cost Index with 9 wins, paying $0.46M per win. The Indians and Padres are also relative bargains.

The complete MLB Cost Index after the jump.

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MLB Cost Index for April 9 2007



Larry Beinfest’s idea of a bonus

It might be a little too early to start worrying about these things but here’s the first MLB Cost Index of the 2007 season. The MLB Cost Index is one measure of how well your GM did over the course of the offseason and during the season. The Index takes a look at the payrolls for each team and calculates a Cost per Win number. Pretty simple stuff right? But in the wide open world of baseball with no salary cap, it’s the best way we can think of to judge teams on a level (monetary) playing field.

Now, on to the analysis…

The Marlins pick up where they left off last season with a #1 ranking in the Cost Index. The other big suprise is the Pittsburgh Pirates with their four wins and $38M payroll. Meanwhile, the Yankees and Red Sox are always at the bottom of these rankings become of their astronomical payrolls. However, in the early going, they aren’t in the cellar yet, mainly because of the horrendous opening week posted by the Astros, Phillies, and Giants.

The full list of clubs and cost/win after the jump.