So in hindsight the Rays look like complete genius' here, but what are the motives for the rest of MLB? Cincinnati has the likes of three players they will have to bargain with at the same time in Johnny Cueto, Edinson Volquez, and eventually Jay Bruce. The St. Louis Cardinals will have Colby Rasmus, and both the Rays & Diamondbacks with the Upton twins. While all are highly touted (and just these to name a few), and all will come with a high price tag, what do those teams have to offer those players other than money? The Rays we already know, and the Diamondbacks are a winning team. So what about the Cardinals and Reds? Both have newer ballparks, but neither farm system really blows you away, so could it be that players see the future outside the box and then force organizations to pay them the extra money to stay? The Yankees are building a new stadium, but that's not really why you play for the Yankees is it? No, it's because they'll pay anybody anything if they think you'll help them win (throw in Randy Johnson-Carl Pavano-Jason Giambi jokes here). Boston is a 'team first' organization that looks to get a new stadium sooner than later (and one could only hope they'll tear that one down and just build an exact replica where the old stood), and soon they'll be talking with Buccholz, Ellsbury, and who knows what else in their loaded system.
You could go on talking about every organization, but you'll continue to see the same thing over and over, no new developments and a lackluster farm system. So who do we blame for the economical blunders in baseball: the players or the teams? Or would you go as far to say that it's MLB's fault as a whole for not putting a cap on teams spending, and sharing the revenue with all teams top to bottom? You have to admit it's the worst idea in the world to know that you run a league where one player is actually making more than an entire team! I think Major League Baseball has to take a major step in restoring order, and regaining balance. Do I think it will happen? Probably not before Bill Clinton gets another term in office, but one can hold his breath. If you see me around, just ask for "Ole Blue".
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