Asking and answering on Marlins questions as the team begins attempts to slash payroll:
• So what will the payrolls look like for the next few years?
According to someone with direct knowledge, new owners Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter told other owners during the application process that their payroll projection is not only $90 million for the 2018 season, but $90 million for 2019 season as well.
There is a planned jump in 2020, but the amount will depend on how much the team can increase revenue.
• These new owners say they have creative ideas to increase revenue.