11-28-2008, 12:59 PM
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Dolan says Tribe won't stand pat this off-season
by Paul Hoynes Wednesday November 26, 2008, 11:58 PM
By Paul Hoynes
Plain Dealer Reporter
Indians President Paul Dolan says there will be no "pull back" in the team's big-league payroll for 2009 despite the country's poor economy.
"As always, we will look to be opportunistic," said Dolan. "We will not pull back from where we ended last season. When we see an opportunity to improve the club, we won't be afraid to do it.
"We like the club we have right now. I'm sure we will add to it before spring training."
The Indians' 25-man payroll at the start of the 2008 season was an estimated $79 million. When the season ended, following the trades of veterans CC Sabathia, Casey Blake and Paul Byrd, it was an estimated $75 million. Just where it will be for the start of next season has yet to be determined, but the Indians have an estimated $57 million committed to 11 players.
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