However , in addition , teams with high attendance may feel more pressure to sign better players in order to satisfy a dedicated fan base .
Payroll was a much more important factor than attendance , which suggests that large - market teams pay higher salaries .
In addition , teams with high attendance may feel more pressure to sign better players in order to satisfy a dedicated fan base .
Payroll was a much more important factor than attendance , which suggests that large - market teams pay higher salaries .