Bill Jr
Bill Jr
investment realized return
We made an investment that hasn't realized a return yet.
academy apparent double draft franchise greater investment last opened paid perhaps picks player purchased scouting spend tremendous year
It's not just what you spend on the major-league payroll. In the last year we've purchased a Double-A franchise (in Springfield, Mo.), paid more than double for early-round draft picks and opened an academy in the Dominican Republic. We've made a much greater investment in international scouting and player development. Perhaps those things aren't as apparent as major-league payroll, but they're there and they have tremendous significance.
dump last looking payroll players positive results seen simply teams
We're big payers. We've seen some positive results come of it. There weren't as many teams looking to simply dump payroll last year. They were looking for young players in return. I don't know if that's going to change.
bricks facility marches stadium time wonderful
Time marches on. We've got a wonderful new facility under construction and it's Busch Stadium - it's just different bricks and mortar.