That’s because Busch, PCA, Horton and Shaw contributing at the big league level means cutting payroll will still put them is that 83-90 win ballpark. Doesn’t matter if the payroll is $240 million or $40 million. No need for Marcus stroman, Hendricks, Tauchman or Bellinger which puts them right at the LT.
It’s a redundant topic but too frustrating to ignore.