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Today's Read · Efficiency · 2026
Marlins buy wins for $1.54M
Marlins are buying wins at $1.54M each, while Mets are paying $9.6M per W.
MIA $/Win
$1.54M
NYM $/Win
$9.6M
MIA Wins
52
MIA Payroll
$79.9M
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Avg Payroll
$205.3M
Attendance Avg
28K
Avg Ticket Price
$34.82
Projected Avg $ / Win
$2.6M