Both the New York Yankees and Mets have been big spenders this off-season. The Yankees signed CC Sabathia to a seven-year deal worth $161 million. They signed Mark Teixeira to an eight-year deal worth $180 million...

New York: A Disgrace To Baseball?

by Schmitters (Scribe)

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Opinion

January 07, 2009

Both the New York Yankees and Mets have been big spenders this off-season.

The Yankees signed CC Sabathia to a seven-year deal worth $161 million. They signed Mark Teixeira to an eight-year deal worth $180 million. They also bolstered their rotation by signing A.J. Burnett to a five-year worth $82.5 million.

The Yanks didn't stop there. They signed Sergio Mitre to a one-year deal, traded for Nick Swisher, and re-signed Chien-Ming Wang and Damaso Marte. I honestly don't know where they are going to put them all. They already have plenty of talented players from last year and now they are bringing in more.

Typical Yanks.

The Mets also have been active this offseason. They signed Francisco Rodriguez to a three-year deal, acquired J.J. Putz through a trade, and Derek Lowe is on their radar.

Once all of these transactions happened, fans of other teams immediately decided that this was unfair.

Teams shouldn't be able to buy anyone they want, especially at ridiculous prices (Look at the price the Yanks paid for Burnett). Obviously, the Yankees are the favorites to win the American League East.

Since I am a Phillies fan, all I will say about the Mets is that it will be an interesting year.

What many people don't realize is:

(A) Since there is no salary cap teams can do whatever they want

(B) They only think that way because their own teams don't have the money.

First of all money has nothing to do with how good a team is.

Look at the Tampa Bay Rays. They made it to the World Series.

Also, take a look at the Florida Marlins. They were supposed to be at the bottom of the league last year, but they put up a great fight.

To answer the question above, I personally do not think either New York team is a disgrace to baseball. If anything I applaud that they go out and get what they want.

Last year, the Detroit Tigers proved that it may not always work out. I do think the Yankees could have spent less money as many others do.

As a Philadelphian, I know that our city wouldn't have had half of the World Series titles we own if it weren't for the Philadelphia Athletics and Connie Mack spending money. Many owners were offended by that back then. I am positive that many Athletic fans were grateful.

What many people don't know is that after the Athletics' first dynasty, the team stunk until 1927. Mack was forced to trade away or sell many of his best players mainly due to a newly-formed Federal League and monetary problems. Later on, they rebuilt.

For all of those upset by the Mets and Yankees, remember this: Eventually, general managers get fired, owners of clubs are forced to sell, and if you finish last you get first pick in the draft.

In a few years, almost every team will have the same chances to win the World Series due to how long most players are playing and how many great prospects there are.

Just look at the Tampa Bay Rays, a team who was predicted to not even have a shot at the title.

Or remember that there is an economic downturn happening. Maybe it will catch up to the Yankees.

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Christian Karcole 6 months ago

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I agree with you here, but don't bring the Mets into this. Nobody thinks that about the Mets. And I think almost everyone isn't mad at the Yankees for spending money they can anymore.

I agree with you here, but don't bring the Mets into this. Nobody thinks that about the Mets. And I think almost everyone isn't mad at the Yankees for spending money they can anymore. Edit Comment Cancel

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TAB BAMFORD 6 months ago

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I agree with Christian to an extent. The Yankees are an embarassment, it's true. But where I would tend to side w/ you on the Mets is that they have indeed gone out and bought what the needed, but in a lesser way. They have young stars in a number of positions (Wright, Reyes, Pelfrey) that they don't need to replace, and who will be owed mega bucks in the future. The Mets have gone out and picked off the likes of Beltran, Delgado, Pedro, Wagner, etc, and this year they added Putz via trade and KRod via the green.

Good write up. Well stated. I concur.

I agree with Christian to an extent. The Yankees are an embarassment, it's true. But where I would tend to side w/ you on the Mets is that they have indeed gone out and bought what the needed, but in a lesser way. They have young stars in a number of positions (Wright, Reyes, Pelfrey) that they don't need to replace, and who will be owed mega bucks in the future. The Mets have gone out and picked off the likes of Beltran, Delgado, Pedro, Wagner, etc, and this year they added Putz via trade and KRod via the green. Good write up. Well stated. I concur. Edit Comment Cancel

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Eddie Ortiz 6 months ago

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Hmm, apparently the Mets are guilty by association. Because they have an "NY" on their caps, you lump them along with the Yankees. That's brilliant. Last time I checked the Mets, Red Sox, and Tigers had the same payroll and none of them were within 75 million of the Yankees. This offseason the Mets sign K-Rod out of necessity and got him at a bargain price, then got Putz via trade. For those who don't know what via trade means, the Mets gave up several players in return for Putz. This is also how they acquired Johan Santana. This is not the same as the Yankees who wrote blank checks (as usual) to free agents while protecting their farm system at the same time.

Hmm, apparently the Mets are guilty by association. Because they have an "NY" on their caps, you lump them along with the Yankees. That's brilliant. Last time I checked the Mets, Red Sox, and Tigers had the same payroll and none of them were within 75 million of the Yankees. This offseason the Mets sign K-Rod out of necessity and got him at a bargain price, then got Putz via trade. For those who don't know what via trade means, the Mets gave up several players in return for Putz. This is also how they acquired Johan Santana. This is not the same as the Yankees who wrote blank checks (as usual) to free agents while protecting their farm system at the same time. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  I apologize for associating the Mets with the Yankees . I take it your a Mets fan. I am just stating that they have been the most active this offseason.
  
  Think about it: Though they may not have spent as much money, the Mets still got two good players and are looking for third.
  
  I apologize for associating the Mets with the Yankees . I take it your a Mets fan. I am just stating that they have been the most active this offseason. Think about it: Though they may not have spent as much money, the Mets still got two good players and are looking for third. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Kevin Sedlak 6 months ago

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Good Article. Being a diehard Yankee fan, I agree with you. I think it's ridiculous that people are angry with the Yankees for spending the money that other teams' owners refuse to spend and put in their own pockets instead. I also think that people who criticize the Yankees have no right to do so. Listen, you do things your way and the Yankees will do things their ways, if you have a problem with it, too bad it's how things are. And instituting a salary cap will not work. If you implement a salary cap, then you will most likely have to implement a salary minimum, which will hurt all of the small market teams. For example (using the NFL's system), if the salary cap was set at 100 million, the salary minimum would be around 85 million. Many teams would not fall in this range, and who knows what would happen then. Anyways, good article.

Good Article. Being a diehard Yankee fan, I agree with you. I think it's ridiculous that people are angry with the Yankees for spending the money that other teams' owners refuse to spend and put in their own pockets instead. I also think that people who criticize the Yankees have no right to do so. Listen, you do things your way and the Yankees will do things their ways, if you have a problem with it, too bad it's how things are. And instituting a salary cap will not work. If you implement a salary cap, then you will most likely have to implement a salary minimum, which will hurt all of the small market teams. For example (using the NFL's system), if the salary cap was set at 100 million, the salary minimum would be around 85 million. Many teams would not fall in this range, and who knows what would happen then. Anyways, good article. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  Well, i honestly can't do things my way for the Phillies and I'm sure you can't do anything for the Yankees besides stick up for them and I respect that. I was hoping Yankee fans would and I'd be surprised if they didnt
  
  Well, i honestly can't do things my way for the Phillies and I'm sure you can't do anything for the Yankees besides stick up for them and I respect that. I was hoping Yankee fans would and I'd be surprised if they didnt Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Jesse ORourke 6 months ago

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Payroll ABSOLUTELY has something to do with winning in baseball - although not as much as some people think. A few different stats studies independently suggest that around 18% of wins can be explained by payroll. That still leaves 82% for luck, chance, management, etc. 18% definitely is not nothing. Its madness to suggest payroll has no affect. For every small market team that has one good year a decade there are 5 big market teams that regularly make the playoffs.

We all have our opinions - but come on, do you really think payroll has NO impact on winning in baseball?

A salary cap alone doesn't work - they need a salary floor too, and some teams need to simply be run better - as is the case with Detroit and Oakland in the salary capped NFL.

Payroll ABSOLUTELY has something to do with winning in baseball - although not as much as some people think. A few different stats studies independently suggest that around 18% of wins can be explained by payroll. That still leaves 82% for luck, chance, management, etc. 18% definitely is not nothing. Its madness to suggest payroll has no affect. For every small market team that has one good year a decade there are 5 big market teams that regularly make the playoffs. We all have our opinions - but come on, do you really think payroll has NO impact on winning in baseball? A salary cap alone doesn't work - they need a salary floor too, and some teams need to simply be run better - as is the case with Detroit and Oakland in the salary capped NFL. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  Let me clarify. When I said that money has nothing to do with it, I meant to say that it doesn't affect as much as the heart a team has and the management.
  
  The 1919 Chicago White Sox were being cheated out of money from Charlie Commisky for years and they finally made a stand in a way that is pretty much unthinkable these days. Look at arbitration these days. Cole Hamels has had three great seasons and was named the World Series MVP and what does he get? He made 500,000 last year. Things like that happen and players can't do anything about it. The Yankees just want to go out and make sure their players are happy and what baffles me the most is the security they're giving. Seven years? Five years? EIGHT YEARS? I can't think of any player who can be completely consistant for eight years besides Albert Pujols.
  
  Burnett and Teixera will both be 36 by the end of their contracts. Sabathia will be 34. Do you get my point?
  
  Let me clarify. When I said that money has nothing to do with it, I meant to say that it doesn't affect as much as the heart a team has and the management. The 1919 Chicago White Sox were being cheated out of money from Charlie Commisky for years and they finally made a stand in a way that is pretty much unthinkable these days. Look at arbitration these days. Cole Hamels has had three great seasons and was named the World Series MVP and what does he get? He made 500,000 last year. Things like that happen and players can't do anything about it. The Yankees just want to go out and make sure their players are happy and what baffles me the most is the security they're giving. Seven years? Five years? EIGHT YEARS? I can't think of any player who can be completely consistant for eight years besides Albert Pujols. Burnett and Teixera will both be 36 by the end of their contracts. Sabathia will be 34. Do you get my point? Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Richard Marsh 6 months ago

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I actually like this article very much. I agree those who hate the big spenders shouldn't complain about them. They need to complain to their ownership. Don't believe for one minute that every owner of a major league franchise in either MLB or the NFL doesn't have the bucks. Every one of them is a billionaire and most of them do not have a commitment to winning. They have a commitment to make a substantial profit and believe me they do. Baseball is not hurting financially by a long shot. I don't believe in a salary cap but I certainly do believe it is well within every owners means to have a minimum payroll of 100,000,000 million. That should be the floor and the competition would be even greater. If an owner refuses to shell out, I believe he should be forced by MLB to sell the team. I like this idea so much, I think I'll write an article about it but remember my favorite Phillies and Mets and Yankee fans you saw it first here on Schmitters fine article. FYI, I thought Mike Schmidt might be in the top 5 players I have seen play the game in my lifetime.

I actually like this article very much. I agree those who hate the big spenders shouldn't complain about them. They need to complain to their ownership. Don't believe for one minute that every owner of a major league franchise in either MLB or the NFL doesn't have the bucks. Every one of them is a billionaire and most of them do not have a commitment to winning. They have a commitment to make a substantial profit and believe me they do. Baseball is not hurting financially by a long shot. I don't believe in a salary cap but I certainly do believe it is well within every owners means to have a minimum payroll of 100,000,000 million. That should be the floor and the competition would be even greater. If an owner refuses to shell out, I believe he should be forced by MLB to sell the team. I like this idea so much, I think I'll write an article about it but remember my favorite Phillies and Mets and Yankee fans you saw it first here on Schmitters fine article. FYI, I thought Mike Schmidt might be in the top 5 players I have seen play the game in my lifetime. Edit Comment Cancel

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Jean Kijewski 6 months ago

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I agree with Kevin...many times I've written comments about George Steinbrenner putting his profits back into the team instead of his pocket, and his sons are following suit...the other owners (except maybe Toronto, they can't even fill a high school stadium) are whiners and complainers when they could do the same thing if they'd open their wallets. Who made a million $ donation to VT for their memorial fund and played an exhibition game with the team?? George Steinbrenner!!!! I wonder why no other owner did that, and when that horrible fire in the Bronx took 5 lives, who paid for all the funerals?? George Steinbrenner!!!! And while he pulled out his checkbook for so many other tragedies in this country, I didn't see any other owners waiting in line. The only thing I have against the Yankee organization is after they spent so much money, why couldn't they come up with another 6 million and give Andy the great send-off he deserves, and they never gave Bernie Williams (after 16 years) a farewell tour. GO YANKEES!!!!

I agree with Kevin...many times I've written comments about George Steinbrenner putting his profits back into the team instead of his pocket, and his sons are following suit...the other owners (except maybe Toronto, they can't even fill a high school stadium) are whiners and complainers when they could do the same thing if they'd open their wallets. Who made a million $ donation to VT for their memorial fund and played an exhibition game with the team?? George Steinbrenner!!!! I wonder why no other owner did that, and when that horrible fire in the Bronx took 5 lives, who paid for all the funerals?? George Steinbrenner!!!! And while he pulled out his checkbook for so many other tragedies in this country, I didn't see any other owners waiting in line. The only thing I have against the Yankee organization is after they spent so much money, why couldn't they come up with another 6 million and give Andy the great send-off he deserves, and they never gave Bernie Williams (after 16 years) a farewell tour. GO YANKEES!!!! Edit Comment Cancel

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  As I said in the article, I applaud the Yankees for going out and getting who they want. Honestly, it all depends on the GM's philosophy. Pat Gillick and Ruben Amaro wait back and wait until the deals come to them. Obviously, they go after people, but they no their limits and I respect that. I would rather have an average franchise in my city then a team that is on the verge of bankrupcy and may have to move somewhere else.
  
  As I said in the article, I applaud the Yankees for going out and getting who they want. Honestly, it all depends on the GM's philosophy. Pat Gillick and Ruben Amaro wait back and wait until the deals come to them. Obviously, they go after people, but they no their limits and I respect that. I would rather have an average franchise in my city then a team that is on the verge of bankrupcy and may have to move somewhere else. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Tyler Strickland 6 months ago

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The Red Sox have quietly outspent just about everybody BUT the Yanks for the past decade, but I don't hear half the criticism headed their way. No, spending money isn't a bad thing and it certainly does not disgrace New York. If anything, I would say the "Win, and win NOW" attitude that pervades the Steinbrenners ownership of the team is more of a problem. I have no doubt that the Yanks would have won a World Series in the past 8 years had they allowed a new identity to actually form, instead of rearranging every off-season.

The Red Sox have quietly outspent just about everybody BUT the Yanks for the past decade, but I don't hear half the criticism headed their way. No, spending money isn't a bad thing and it certainly does not disgrace New York. If anything, I would say the "Win, and win NOW" attitude that pervades the Steinbrenners ownership of the team is more of a problem. I have no doubt that the Yanks would have won a World Series in the past 8 years had they allowed a new identity to actually form, instead of rearranging every off-season. Edit Comment Cancel

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  I don't think NY is a disgrace to baseball. It was just to attract attention. I don't think spending money is bad, it just depends how you spend it.
  
  I don't think NY is a disgrace to baseball. It was just to attract attention. I don't think spending money is bad, it just depends how you spend it. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Mike Kent 6 months ago

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People should just let it go , teams with more more fans deserve better players

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- Bryn Swartz 6 months ago
  
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  Do the Yankees really have more fans or do you think that they do because half of the world lives in New York?
  
  Do the Yankees really have more fans or do you think that they do because half of the world lives in New York? Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  hahaha funny bryn.
  
  Think about it Mike. Bryn is right, but honestly, I'm sure the Red Sox have almost as many fans as the Yankees since everyone jumped on the bandwagon after they won the World Series in 2004. I'm also sure that the Phillies, Dodgers, and Cubs are up there, too.
  
  And don't say any crap like, "The Yankees have the most fan total every year." That's only because they have (pardon had) the largest stadium capacity. What I can't believe are the prices for tickets to a Yanks game. I went to one in August and we payed $200 for four tickets and guess where they were... right behing the right field foul pole.
  
  hahaha funny bryn. Think about it Mike. Bryn is right, but honestly, I'm sure the Red Sox have almost as many fans as the Yankees since everyone jumped on the bandwagon after they won the World Series in 2004. I'm also sure that the Phillies, Dodgers, and Cubs are up there, too. And don't say any crap like, "The Yankees have the most fan total every year." That's only because they have (pardon had) the largest stadium capacity. What I can't believe are the prices for tickets to a Yanks game. I went to one in August and we payed $200 for four tickets and guess where they were... right behing the right field foul pole. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Mike Kent 6 months ago
  
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  dont give me that crap, the Yankees do have the most fans, i have lived in LA,FL, Texas and of course New York and everywhere you go there are Yankee fans
  
  dont give me that crap, the Yankees do have the most fans, i have lived in LA,FL, Texas and of course New York and everywhere you go there are Yankee fans Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Mike Kent 6 months ago

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They do , it is one of the most known things . there games sell out every day , you can see Yankee hats all over the world . And playing in NY dos not heart.

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  If you go by percentages, more people in Philly are fans of the Phillies than the number of people in New York that are fans of the Yankees.
  
  Also, you can't go by the number of sellouts last year. Did you forget that is was the last year of New York's precious Yankee stadium? Plus, Yankee stadium is nothing compared to today's modern ballparks. It may have the history, which is extremely important, no doubt, but facility wise it just can't compare.
  
  If you go by percentages, more people in Philly are fans of the Phillies than the number of people in New York that are fans of the Yankees. Also, you can't go by the number of sellouts last year. Did you forget that is was the last year of New York's precious Yankee stadium? Plus, Yankee stadium is nothing compared to today's modern ballparks. It may have the history, which is extremely important, no doubt, but facility wise it just can't compare. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Mike Kent 6 months ago
  
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  That dos not mean anything, i bet that if you go by percentages more people in the world are Yankee fans then Phillis fans
  
  That dos not mean anything, i bet that if you go by percentages more people in the world are Yankee fans then Phillis fans Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  If you're some starving kid in Africa, do care about the Yankees? How can there be more fans of the Yankees around the world? Do people in Japan love the Yanks over their Giants?
  
  Plus, you summed it up in your previous comment. Playing in NY does not have heart. You basically admitted to everyone on BR that NY baseball is nothing but business.
  
  If you're some starving kid in Africa, do care about the Yankees? How can there be more fans of the Yankees around the world? Do people in Japan love the Yanks over their Giants? Plus, you summed it up in your previous comment. Playing in NY does not have heart. You basically admitted to everyone on BR that NY baseball is nothing but business. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Mike Kent 6 months ago
  
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  how did you get that New York baseball is nothing but business, did i ever say that. Saying that the Yankees dont have the most fans in baseball is like saying that the US is the smallest country in the world. Sorry man, i just dont get you
  
  how did you get that New York baseball is nothing but business, did i ever say that. Saying that the Yankees dont have the most fans in baseball is like saying that the US is the smallest country in the world. Sorry man, i just dont get you Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  In your one comment you said and i quote "And playing in NY dos not heart". That to me makes no grammatical sense so I may have took it a different way. If you wish to clarify you statement, please do.
  
  In your one comment you said and i quote "And playing in NY dos not heart". That to me makes no grammatical sense so I may have took it a different way. If you wish to clarify you statement, please do. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Mike Kent 6 months ago
  
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  A team in a big city is bound to have more fans then a team in a small city, it is a fact and that was all a meant by that
  
  A team in a big city is bound to have more fans then a team in a small city, it is a fact and that was all a meant by that Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  okay, that makes sense. Yeah, I'm sure NY has more fans than, say, Kansas City or Baltimore. But when there are so many people, business men cash in on the oppurtunity and create a second team. Can you picture New York City with just one baseball team? I think there was only maybe three or five years when there was one team.
  
  okay, that makes sense. Yeah, I'm sure NY has more fans than, say, Kansas City or Baltimore. But when there are so many people, business men cash in on the oppurtunity and create a second team. Can you picture New York City with just one baseball team? I think there was only maybe three or five years when there was one team. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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- Mike Kent 6 months ago
  
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  1, the Yankees also have the most haters so most people would watch a Yankee game if there team is not playing
  2. if a team like KC got a plyer like A-ROD then it would be a big waste, he would be watcht by less then 30.000 fans a day. but now more then 120,000 people see him every day
  
  1, the Yankees also have the most haters so most people would watch a Yankee game if there team is not playing 2. if a team like KC got a plyer like A-ROD then it would be a big waste, he would be watcht by less then 30.000 fans a day. but now more then 120,000 people see him every day Edit Comment Cancel
  
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  I don't know about that. If KC got A-Rod, they'd probably get a bunch of more fans just because they have a big-name guy.
  
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Joe Lanteri 6 months ago

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As a long time Yankees fan, I actually agree with the concept of a salary cap. The problem with a cap is that you'd probably have to get it past the player's union, and, trust me, the player's union loves the Yankees and would not love a salary cap.

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- Ryan Brennan 6 months ago
  
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  The other problem is that in 2006 a five-year agreement was signed between the players union and the owners, so a salary cap/floor isn't going to happen any time soon...
  
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  Joe that's a great point. A deal with the Yankees is every players dream.
  
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Micheal Robinson 6 months ago

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This would be like me getting mad when a 60 thousand dollar Beamer pulls up beside me. There is two different things between being mad and jealousy and I think that most of these complaints towards the Yankees are walking a fine line between the two.

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- Schmitters 6 months ago
  
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  Okay, why in the world would I be jealous of the Yankees? Even though the Phillies don't have the highest payroll, they still have one of the best teams in baseball and last year they proved it.
  
  SO WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD I BE JEALOUS AFTER MY TEAM WON THE WORLD SERIES?
  
  Everyone knows the Yankees are spending big because they didn't make the playoffs and that is a good reason, but I think they could do it a little better than just going out and offering blank checks.
  
  Thanks for the comment.
  
  Okay, why in the world would I be jealous of the Yankees? Even though the Phillies don't have the highest payroll, they still have one of the best teams in baseball and last year they proved it. SO WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD I BE JEALOUS AFTER MY TEAM WON THE WORLD SERIES? Everyone knows the Yankees are spending big because they didn't make the playoffs and that is a good reason, but I think they could do it a little better than just going out and offering blank checks. Thanks for the comment. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Joe Lanteri 6 months ago

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Banbaseball is a bunch of unrealistic ideas. The unfortunate truth is that baseball is making money hand over fist and there are haves, have nots, and will nots owning teams. Now what happens if there is a salary cap? Do we go back to the days when the owners put all of the money in their pockets? I have a lot of sympathy for the have not owners in that they may soon be obsoleted by bigger money people to compete with the haves. I could care less about the will nots because they choose to not compete. A salary cap is good for the have nots, but there is a contract in place for awhile which will not allow a salary cap, and a union for a thriving business who want nothing to do with a cap. I hope there is an amenable solution to keep everyone happy, but it's a long row to hoe.

Banbaseball is a bunch of unrealistic ideas. The unfortunate truth is that baseball is making money hand over fist and there are haves, have nots, and will nots owning teams. Now what happens if there is a salary cap? Do we go back to the days when the owners put all of the money in their pockets? I have a lot of sympathy for the have not owners in that they may soon be obsoleted by bigger money people to compete with the haves. I could care less about the will nots because they choose to not compete. A salary cap is good for the have nots, but there is a contract in place for awhile which will not allow a salary cap, and a union for a thriving business who want nothing to do with a cap. I hope there is an amenable solution to keep everyone happy, but it's a long row to hoe. Edit Comment Cancel

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