Even without Prince Fielder, the Milwaukee Brewers begin the 2012 season with a franchise record payroll.
The Milwaukee Brewers opened the 2011 season with a payroll of $88.4-million. This season, the Brewers will start with a pay roll of just over $101-million.
When team owner Mark Attanasio purchased the team in 2005, the team payroll at the time was $27-million.