P.S. That lineup, based on last year's Home Run totals (and Cantu's 2005) would hit more Home Runs than 11 other teams.
P.S.S. I forgot that Hermida, a lower salary guy is on the DL, and Gonzalez is actually his backup.
P.S. That lineup, based on last year's Home Run totals (and Cantu's 2005) would hit more Home Runs than 11 other teams.
P.S.S. I forgot that Hermida, a lower salary guy is on the DL, and Gonzalez is actually his backup.
Last edited by MOtorboat; 04-05-2008 at 09:39 AM.
Steinbrenner owns one team and has one vote. Agree?
How can he "strongarm" MLB and when did the players union hire him? Absolute false statements.
I didn't say Steinbrenner advocated a salary cap. Where did you get that notion? You made an assumption that, as a Yankees fan, I support Steinbrenner. I'm not a Steinbrenner fan, period, nor have I ever been. Clear enough? Do you think I religiously follow Yankees minor leaguers because I want to see them stuck in AAA as high $$ free agents are brought in? Absolutely not. I want to see in house replacements for expiring conntracts... $70 + mil. after this season (Giambi/Mussina/ Abreu/ Pavano, etc. ).
$100 mil. + = 11 teams
Under $100 mil = 19 teams
Of the $100 mil. + teams, the Mariners, White Sox, Braves, and Cardinals make claims to not be able to compete financially.
Even if the other 7 love the current system (no proof exists), that's 23 teams PLUS the commissioner vs. 7 teams.
What is Selig doing about the problem. Seems like his $16 mil. salary is being wasted.
John Henry? The same John Henry that dumped the Marlins, then bought the red sox. Are you OK with that? I'm not. Henry pissed all over Marlins fans and is now beloved in boston. Henry has red sox fans convinced that they are a small market team. Ridiculous.
Steinbrenner has made hundreds of outrageous quotes over the years. Am I to blindly defend what I don't agree with? I can't. I will not defend him. I am in favor of a salary cap. Without a tough commissioner, the player's union will not agree to a cap. I will continue repeating those statements until they sink in.
No forcing necessary: the Yankees have $86 million in expiring contracts after the 2008 season. The only player I want back is Pettitte, should he want to continue playing, which is 50/50 at best.
A cap floor would have to be phased in. A ceiling could be immediate. Both would be necessary to gain the union's approval. As I said, my plan is an outline. Where is Selig's outline? Had Selig done his job, this would have been at least the 3rd year of a new plan. You are forgetting all the players the Marlins have dumped over the past few years. Why didn't the league step in?
How is Cuban held in check in the NBA? Tough restraints. It works. 100% tax trumps 40% tax.
Cuban has far more $ than Steinbrenner, who, contrary to popular belief, isn't even the wealthiest owner in MLB, much less pro sports.
Last edited by keithbishop; 04-05-2008 at 09:49 AM.
OK, I'll play.
Steinbrenner has feuded with Henry. He has feuded with Glass, and, obviously, the other low payroll owners loathe him. He has feuded with the Mets and D-Backs.... hell, he has pissed off practically every team over the years.
Who are his allies? Steinbrenner butts heads with EVERYONE, even his employees. Always has. Always will. Please explain how he is popular among owners. I don't like him and I'm a diehard Yankees fan. Who hasn't he pissed off?
You are kidding yourself if you think he's in some sort of clique. Are you seriously making a case for his popularity among executives?
Last edited by keithbishop; 04-05-2008 at 02:34 PM.
For the 13th (at least) time :
BUD SELIG. Selig is incompetent and flat doesn't care about anything but his reputation. He doesn't care about the game. If he did, salary and steroid issues would have been dealt with long ago. Who wants a spineless commissioner?
If you were commissioner, would you ignore salary issues?
Who are Steinbrenner's allies? Glass? Henry? At least give me some team names. Are you seriously making a case for Steinbrenner's popularity ? That's a new one. Steinbrenner is universally hated.
Newsflash: If the complaint is Steinbrenner.... and Steinbrenner operates within the rules...... brace yourselves: it is time to change the rules. Who is in charge of such issues? The commissioner. When your commissioner owns a small market team, his blood should boil at a big market team with a huge payroll.
What is so difficult to understand about the situation?
Change the rules.
Increase luxury tax.
Put in a cap.
Whatever it takes... just get the commissioner to do his job. Selig gets $16 mil. a season for what??
I guess the other option would be for Selig wait for Steinbrenner's conscience to get to him. Not going to happen, folks.
Last edited by keithbishop; 04-05-2008 at 02:45 PM.
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