Mitt-Myth Busted: Small Markets Can't Spend? Hogwash!

Folks, we’ve heard the same old tired tune for decades: "Small market teams can't compete with the big spenders." They cry poor while the "Evil Empires" buy up all the talent. Well, let me tell you, that myth just got launched into the upper deck.

The Myth: Teams like the Baltimore Orioles are just farm systems for the Yankees and Dodgers. The Reality: The Orioles just dropped a five-year, $155 million hammer to sign Pete Alonso.

That's right. The "Polar Bear" is heading to Camden Yards. While the Dodgers were busy grabbing Edwin Díaz and the Phillies locked up Kyle Schwarber for $150 million, the O's proved they are done sitting at the kids' table.

And the stove is still burning! The Red Sox and Yankees are now in a dogfight for pitcher Michael King, and rumors are swirling about a blockbuster trade sending Ketel Marte to Boston.

So next time someone says "small markets can't pay," point 'em to Baltimore. Myth: BUSTED.