1.   All three have lower payrolls than the Brewers, and they are contending for playoff spots, the Reds and Athletics especially.

2.   He had a payroll that would choke a horse.

3.   If you have the highest payroll, you should still be in this thing.

4.   In a country known for stores bursting with salespeople, elevator attendants, and greeters, Shoji has a payroll of zero.

5.   The Bruins, the Patriots and every team in every league have payrolls higher than the gross national prodcut of the former Soviet Union and we cheer.