Complex sentence: The Barons were also troubled by an unfavorable lease with the Coliseum, and in January 1977 Swig hinted the team might not finish the season because of payroll difficulties.
Split into simpler sentences: The Barons were also troubled by an unfavorable lease with the Coliseum. In January 1977 Swig hinted the team might not finish the season because of payroll difficulties.