The MLBPA filed a grievance this week against the Athletics, Rays, Pirates, and Marlins for failing to spend their revenue-sharing money to improve their on-field product. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays receive around $45 million in revenue sharing, but are projected to have a payroll this year of around $77 million. They have raised some eyebrows this off-season by moving some more expensive, but valuable players like Evan Longoria, Stephen Souza, Jake Odorizzi, and Corey Dickerson, saving them around $25 million in 2018 salaries. The Marlins and Pirates have also traded away veteran players in cost-cutting moves, while the A’s are projected to have an Opening Day payroll of just over $50 million, the lowest in baseball.
What are teams spending on players in relation to revenues?
