Reds don’t need to follow Angels’ ownership shakeup to contend (but one change must happen)

Stan Kroenke's acquisition of the Los Angeles Angels has sparked speculation among Cincinnati Reds fans about whether new ownership could transform their struggling franchise. However, the article argues that ownership change alone won't solve the Reds' problems, since small-market teams like Cincinnati generate less revenue from television and gate receipts than larger markets. The St. Louis Cardinals demonstrate this reality—their payroll dropped from $156 million in 2022 to $91 million this season as attendance fell from 3.3 million to under 2 million fans. For the Reds to become consistent contenders, the article suggests the focus must be on winning to fill Great American Ball Park rather than waiting for an owner willing to spend lavishly in a small market.

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