Could The Jays Increase Payroll?

The Jays have cut costs this month by trading away Alex Rios and Scott Rolen. Now, Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail hears that ownership may allow for more spending, but only if Paul Beeston stays on as team president and CEO. (Hat Tip: Drunk Jays Fans) The club would then allow Beeston to hire a veteran baseball person to continue grooming Blue Jays assistant GM Alex Anthopoulos.