This is post trade (which was not a salary dump) and per spotrac but they list the Sox payroll as #7. Respectable for the window? On the right side of the page, they have the luxury tax calculation and have the White Sox at 210 million. They have JR within 20 million of paying the luxury tax! I am not sure anyone had this in their predictions. I find fault when I think I see it but conversely, one should give credit when due. I certainly can fault some roster construction but uncle Jerry is spending more than I expected. Perhaps season tickets have jumped post lockout resolution? I am not pro Jerry but trying to be fair. Looking for my fire retardant clothing……….lol. Side note, could you imagine this board if we let Jansen walk at 1yr 16million only to trade for Kimbrel at 1-16?