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Efficiency · Note 02

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

Cost-per-win is the cleanest single number for front-office efficiency. The Marlins are getting wins at $1.54M apiece — proof that smart drafting and player development still beat checkbook rosters. On the other end, Mets are spending $9.6M for every W, more than 6× the best value team's rate.

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