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The Economics of the 2026 AL West Race
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane keeps the payroll at $218.9 million, just $25 million below the $244 million luxury tax threshold, to avoid steep penalties.
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Houston Astros owner Jim Crane keeps the payroll at $218.9 million, just $25 million below the $244 million luxury tax threshold, to avoid steep penalties.