At the halfway point in the season. Obviously, can't ask for more from the ATL. They'll cool off soon enough, but right now, it's pretty fun to watch. I was curious, and bi, so I looked up a few numbers on payrolls and records.
1. New York Mets: $336 million (36-48)
2. New York Yankees: $268 million (46-38) 3rd place in the AL East
3. San Diego Padres: $251 million (38-46) Mets and Padres battling it out for biggest busts in history
4. Philadelphia Phillies: $242 million (44-39)
8. Atlanta Braves: $203 million (56-27)
12. Chicago Cubs: $184 million (38-45)
15. St. Louis Cardinals: $175 million (35-48)
28. Tampa Bay Rays: $73 million (57-30) Some can coach it up
30. Oakland A's: $57 million (23-63) Some can't. Las Vegas will be a welcome change.