If the Sox sold out every day regardless of record I think they would have a top 5 payroll.
If this team can go on a 3 to 5 year run it will certainly be interesting how the payroll unfolds. They have had some large crowds this year.
You can't even begin to see a path for the cubs out of what they are in currently. If the Sox were ever going to move the needle in this city, this time and this team are it.