I think having so many teams as potential contenders certainly makes it interesting coming down the stretch, do you go early on purchases to ensure GS and try and scare off any potential challenge or keep your cards close to you chest and buy up late not giving anyone else a chance to see what your plans are.
although JW has about an extra $100k in salaries he has also managed to bank cup money every week so I don't know if he is banking as much as myself or some of the others but I don't think he will be poor. Probably have enough for one more decent purchase late in the season.
I really feel this will be a season were it will require some very good management of team/finances to promote, hopefully that will be me :)