[Giants]

The 2023 CBT threshold is $233MM.  I expect the Giants to be somewhere between what they spent in 2018 and 2019.

I’ve seen them at $208,000,000 in ‘18 and $178,000,000 in ‘19. (EDIT- hadn’t read Micks post prior to this.  Numbers he put out are in same ballpark.  Pun intended.) That means you have them around $190,000,000.  I’m hoping they stretch out to closer to $210,000,000.  Which leaves room for Ohtani…..

It’s not just imperative for improving the team. They need a jolt to get excitement back.  Which equates to butts in the seats and an fun atmosphere at the park. It was a party darn near everyday for years at Oracle.  Last year, the fans who did go were generally bored.  I know I was.  

Winning obviously improves attendance.  So, however does star players that fans know will be around for awhile.

My $190MM guesstimate was “pre-benefits” (which are part of the CBT calculation).  Add the benefit amount and the 190 becomes 205-210. Speaking as a fan, I think that is a range that is realistic to hope for.

[Giants]

The 2023 CBT threshold is $233MM.  I expect the Giants to be somewhere between what they spent in 2018 and 2019.

I’ve seen them at $208,000,000 in ‘18 and $178,000,000 in ‘19. (EDIT- hadn’t read Micks post prior to this.  Numbers he put out are in same ballpark.  Pun intended.) That means you have them around $190,000,000.  I’m hoping they stretch out to closer to $210,000,000.  Which leaves room for Ohtani…..

It’s not just imperative for improving the team. They need a jolt to get excitement back.  Which equates to butts in the seats and an fun atmosphere at the park. It was a party darn near everyday for years at Oracle.  Last year, the fans who did go were generally bored.  I know I was.  

Winning obviously improves attendance.  So, however does star players that fans know will be around for awhile.

My $190MM guesstimate was “pre-benefits” (which are part of the CBT calculation).  Add the benefit amount and the 190 becomes 205-210. Speaking as a fan, I think that is a range that is realistic to hope for.