A massive payroll is a big advantage for a smart front office, but I don't really think its the advantage that it used to be for some of the dumber ones. If I had to choose between a team with a massive payroll and a team that was great at amateur signing/drafting, player development, trading, and relentlessly pursuing value, then I would choose the latter every time.

I think teams like the Phillies have made some major missteps with their stupid money and its gonna prevent them from having the extensive window that I see us having. Outside of a few teams like the Dodgers and Yankees, I don't think there are many teams in a better position for the future than us, the Rays, and maybe the Padres.