Owner Tom Ricketts stated about the competitive balance tax, “The penalties on CBT, they grow over time and so you want to be careful when you do it.” He highlighted the importance of being strategic with financial commitments to avoid escalating tax penalties, especially as the Cubs' payroll exceeds the limit for the first time.
Ricketts elaborated on the consequences of consecutive CBT payments: “If there's ever some point in the future where there’s a large financial commitment you want to make midseason, you have to be thoughtful about it.” This suggests a cautious approach regarding future spending in light of potential penalties.
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