Tim McCarver Wrong, Again

In World Series Game 1 broadcast, FOX commentator, Tim McCarver (a.k.a. Captain Bandwagon) suggested that "revenue sharing" is working in reference to Detroit Tigers' success this season and being in the World Series. McCarver is known as a blind squirrel that wouldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat in the baseball commendatory world. He never knows what he is talking about and talks without any facts or backing.

If the 14th highest payroll team, the Tigers, has done well this season because of revenue sharing, shouldn't similar middle-size market teams like HOU, SEA, and PHI be having as much success as Detroit? It's fair to note that teams without a decent salary spending of ~$80 are in a tougher situation to be competitive (i.e. a contender that can make the playoff). At ~$83 million, Detroit is right in the middle in terms of teams that wish to spend on free agents and trade for players to be in contention. Revenue sharing is NOT the reason why Tigers have been a winning team and is in the World Seres. It's their smart player management that leads them to the fall classic.

P.S. Some would remember McCarver kept calling Bronson Arroyo, "Brandon" throughout '04 postseason. This guy has the Jose Conseco-level analytical and reading skills.

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