They are spending money on their draft picks to make sure that they get them into the fold. They have also told Selig to screw with his directive to follow a salary slotting system since the Sox already give MLB tens of millions every year in revenue sharing.
Revenue sharing is the biggest scam in pro sports. It is how Peter Angelos makes a profit owning the Baltimore Orioles. His formula is simple. Spend as little as you can on your minor league system and major league club and then pocket the revenue sharing check every year.