Paintrain
02-23-2009, 04:45 PM
So I got curious, and looked at the World Series vs. the Superbowl in the past 20 years. I checked to see how many top-15 payroll teams in MLB have appeared in the WS vs. how many top-15 most valuable franchises in NFL appeared in the SB, for anyone interested here's what I found.
World Series from 1988 through 2008
40 teams appeared in the WS of which 30 were from the top-15 payroll
Superbowl from 1988 through 2008
42 teams played in the SB, of which 22 were from the top-15 most valuable franchises
(If you take out either the 1988 SB or 2008, to have the same number of teams in both comparisons, since there was no WS in 1994, it would be 40 teams played in SB and 20 of them were from the top-15 most valuable franchises)
So think they are pretty comparable between the two sports. I'd be curious to see what those numbers are for playoff appearances, but that's just too much work. LOL.
As we (and the Cowboys, Yankees and NBA Knicks) have proved, there is no correlation between spending and winning. Winning is done by making smart personnel decisions, having a clear and consistent organizational plan and executing the plan.
skinsfan69
02-23-2009, 04:48 PM
I hope Haynesworth doesn't come here. He's better than anyone we currently have but he's not going to pass block is he? I just don't see a huge need at DT.
over the mountain
02-23-2009, 04:53 PM
The Orioles are just a shitty franchise. They don't successfully develop enough home-grown talent, and on the free agents they do acquire they miss big time (Miguel Tejada).
andy macphail is working his magic . . 2 years from now the Os are gonna be nasty. (and miggy led this team for years, earned his salary while here then got traded for young talent).
difference between the Os now and 2 years ago is that angelos finally stopped trying to play GM and hired a very respected knowledgable guy to make the decisions. the result? farm system went from dead last to 13th overall, they have the no. 1 prospect in matt weiter, markakis and b-rob signed up (keeping home grown talent), made their first japanesse acquisition in a pitcher who has sick command from what is being reported, got cubs former no 1 prospect, got seattles no 2 prospect last year, and drafted and signed one of the best pitchers in this past draft.
^^ man, wish i was writing all this stuff about how the skins are making all the right moves . . baseball is a different breed though.
go O's baby!! yeah!!
ps - we dis well against the yanks last year and beaned arod 3 times!
vallin21
02-23-2009, 05:10 PM
I hope Haynesworth doesn't come here. He's better than anyone we currently have but he's not going to pass block is he? I just don't see a huge need at DT.
Really? That is the biggest need on defense next to OLB. I'm not saying we should break the bank for Haynesworth but if we get him I don't hink he will be the second coming of Stubblefield.
SmootSmack
02-23-2009, 05:18 PM
Skinsfan_nn, check your PM
skinsfan_nn
02-23-2009, 05:19 PM
The ‘Skins are going to go after one major free agent and appear ready to spend a little money in the free agent market. Is it Albert Haynesworth? Is it Khalif Barnes from Jacksonville? It seems clear from doing research in Indy, the ‘Skins want to improve both lines.
The National Football Post | Diner Morning News (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/02/diner-morning-news-15/)
Eknox
02-23-2009, 05:25 PM
Yesssssssss Haynesworth.......Finally someone to cause complete havic..
SmootSmack
02-23-2009, 05:36 PM
I had never thought of trading Springs as a legit option. Does he get us more than a 4th? And if he get us that do we use that (and something else) to move up?
Sign Khalif Barnes, trade down and draft Duke Robinson and Tyson Jackson in the first two rounds, draft Marcus Freeman or Follett in the 3rd round and call it a day.
GTripp0012
02-23-2009, 05:45 PM
I had never thought of trading Springs as a legit option. Does he get us more than a 4th? And if he get us that do we use that (and something else) to move up?
Sign Khalif Barnes, trade down and draft Duke Robinson and Tyson Jackson in the first two rounds, draft Marcus Freeman or Follett in the 3rd round and call it a day.Would Barnes' skill set be worth the money he gets if the plan is to slide him across the line to the right side?
Paintrain
02-23-2009, 05:49 PM
I had never thought of trading Springs as a legit option. Does he get us more than a 4th? And if he get us that do we use that (and something else) to move up?
Sign Khalif Barnes, trade down and draft Duke Robinson and Tyson Jackson in the first two rounds, draft Marcus Freeman or Follett in the 3rd round and call it a day.
No concerns about how Robinson got abused in the BCS game vs. Florida? I'm not much of a college football fan but he jumped early a few times and other times just got flat out beaten.