The Rangers spent money, and made trades, and then spent and traded more, and now they’re World Series champs
by Sam Fels from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6G2H4)
Remember when fans, long ago, and baseball pundits told everyone that you couldn't buy a World Series? It was more water-carrying for a majority of owners who didn't want to spend, but it was baseball truth that a team couldn't sign free agents all over the field and watch it all come together to win a championship.