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BigIronScruff retweeted
A SALARY CAP WILL NOT LOWER TICKET, CONCESSIONS, AND MERCHANDISE PRICES
I understand where Taillon and the players are coming from here. I really do.
But one thing I think gets lost in all of this is the perspective of the average baseball fan.
There are millions of fans living paycheck to paycheck, trying to provide for their families. There are families who save up all year just to afford tickets to one baseball game.
Those fans aren’t particularly interested in choosing sides between billionaires and millionaires. They’re not going to have much sympathy for either side when they’re dealing with their own financial struggles.
They just want to watch their favorite players play baseball, take their kids to the ballpark, and have a team that has a legitimate chance to win.
I understand there are legitimate issues that need to be worked out between the owners and players. But I also think both sides need to understand just how much they’re risking.
If we end up with another prolonged work stoppage, I think MLB could do serious damage to its relationship with fans. And unlike the owners and players, those fans have absolutely no say in any of this.
At some point, both sides need to remember who makes this entire business possible in the first place.
BigIronScruff retweeted
It's up. youtube.com/watch?v=YYU_geUw…
BigIronScruff retweeted
Every “issue” the owners want to “solve” have been brought upon by themselves. There is no reason why the players should foot the bill for a situation they did not create
MLB is doing their damn hardest to win the PR war with their disingenuous truths
Baseball fans have repeatedly told us they have two issues with the game today: blackouts and fairness
We’re proposing to make three major changes to baseball:
1. Entering into a partnership with players where all revenues that are generated are split 50/50 between the teams and the players
2. Implementing a salary cap and floor that will regulate what each team can spend
3. Revenues from media generated in baseball are shared equally by the clubs
This will reduce the revenue disparity in baseball and help us address local blackouts
Major League players’ total compensation would go up and fans would get a more competitive game
It’s a win for everybody
BigIronScruff retweeted
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That’s was under his leadership 👇
I welcome any discussion about the future of our caucus and the important work ahead. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together—55 seats and counting is an amazing result—and I have the votes to continue serving as Democratic Leader.
I look forward to leading our new Democratic majority and delivering for the American people.
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BigIronScruff retweeted
Listen to Trevor. Specifically those of you who think a salary cap will fix your shitty team management.
BigIronScruff retweeted
If MLB had NFL/NBA style systems, Caminero would be a free agent, and the Rays would have no chance to sign him (I'm guessing adidas would pay even more if he played in NY or LA). They'd also have been paying Caminero a lot more than the league minimum.
MLB owners already have cost control for at least the first six years of a player's career. Now, they want it over the rest.
Unfortunately there are levels to this. Kraken are being outclassed by a superior opponent. #GlobalSeries
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This lady is taking a million years to sing the national anthem holy moly #GlobalSeries
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BigIronScruff retweeted
If you love betting Overs in College Basketball, start betting Air Force Overs every game until proven otherwise. The betting markets and oddsmakers are way off and far too slow to adjust with that team and their totals right now.
BigIronScruff retweeted
I don’t need every MLB team spending the same amount.
I need every MLB owner trying to win.
Those are two different conversations, and a salary cap doesn’t automatically solve the second one.
BigIronScruff retweeted
MLB owners keep pushing the same bullshit rhetoric that a salary cap is for the betterment of the game and the only solution to address the disparity in team payrolls. They couldn’t care less about what the fans think.
BigIronScruff retweeted
A cap and floor system doesn’t help out the average player, it pushes them out of the game quicker for cheaper less expensive players. The top 1% will get paid no matter what. Skubal is going to get his money this offseason cap or not, but others may not.
