Why Some Big Market Teams Act Cheap | Retaining Homegrown Stars

As time goes on, the price of acquiring marquee free agents increases. This is normal and the revenue of MLB teams are also increasing. Some teams, like the Red Sox, have changed strategies in recent years and are suddenly pinching pennies when it comes to payroll. Why is that? Was it a smart move to let their franchise player (Xander Bogaerts) leave? Other teams like the Mets and Phillies are doing just the opposite. All this (and more) on today's episode.