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spending it just to spend, as if payroll in and of itself is magic, and 2011 payroll is sacrosanct.
Sure, if there is literally no way to spend another $10 million wisely, then by all means forgo it.
It's possible that Jack is holding back funds for in-season trade flexibility. Perhaps he wants to see what he has through spring and for a couple or three months of the season, then if circumstances warrant make a high-cost targeted move.
It's possible Jack has yet to make one more significant move this offseason and his comments to the contrary are just smoke and mirrors.
It's possible that Jack has already calculated the payroll it will take to lock up all the talented young players he expects to emerge as stars.
It's also possible that Jack has simply been told to reduce payroll again.
We just don't know.
As I said, it's all too convenient for my taste, given the history of this organization.