Most of them make absurd amounts of money. If they all pitched in a few million dollars (it's not like they would miss it) they could have their new stadium without putting the cost on poor taxpayers. They could still maintain their lavish lifestyle. I think they're being selfish.\n\nI live in Minnesota, by the way, and the Twins have decided they want a new stadium. Evidently the Metrodome isn't good enough anymore.
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It's not the players, it's the owners who should be paying.  The problem is that there are more cities who want MLB teams than there are teams, so when an owner wants to build a stadium, they can extort money from the local government by threatening to move the team out of the area.  \n\nIt is true that MLB teams contribute to the local economy by providing jobs and increasing revenue in surrounding businesses, but the local governments need to make sure that they're getting a decent return on the investment.\n\nThe whole stadium-building race is being driven by luxury boxes leased to corporations.  In baseball, where revenue sharing among teams is minimal, a team that doesn't maximize its revenue is at a competitive disadvantage.
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Yes, I hate to be cynical, but it's about the money.  Joe Pa spoke out strongly about this a few days ago.  We need to stop focusing on the money and the profits, and find a system that is fair.\n   It may not be possible to determine the "national champion" since the conferences vary so much---some are "semi-pro" and don't bother with the "scholar" in "scholar-athletes" as much as others do.\n   This year, the Big Ten, known for outstanding athletics AND academics, has the two best teams in the nation.
640491
Actualyy i don't think they get paid THAT much, if at all... especially in comparison to their pro contracts.  They consider it an honor to represent their countries, kind of like the Olympics, I think.
601553
Why can't they be paid like the rest of do? I mean, sure they are good at sports but everyone is good at something. Shouldn't we all get paid millions because we do what we are good at? I would love to get a million dollars for helping people get their ged and improving their life but I know that I won't get it.\n\nEnough ranting.
18196
No, why should they leave? The Superdome will be ready for them next year, so what's the problem?
286220
I was at the Metrodome back in April and all I can say about this new ballpark - it's about time.  The Metrodome is a piece of junk.  There is absolutely nothing to do there except watch a game.  I go to a ballpark, and I want to be able to do more than that.  All I saw at the Metrodome was a ball field and seats.  BORING!!!  I hope all goes well with this new ballpark.  If it does, maybe I'll head back up there for another game.
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It is a simple lesson in economics supply and demand. For athletes, people are willing to pay money to see a game and receive a service. Owners are willing to pay star players more because they attract more fans to the games, sell more gear, get more endorsements, get more radio/tv money. The players pay for themselves.\n\nTeachers, policemen and other civil servants does not fall so much into this same criteria. Most of these are paid with taxpayers money.  The taxes come from property, sales or income taxes.  At the same time, they do not produce the revenue that a baseball player/team can produce.  Due to both of these factors they do not get paid as  pro athletes do.\n\nThe same applies to anyone with a specific job with the city, county, state or federal government such as an attorney or an engineer. They typically get paid less than a counterpart in the private industry. They have the same skill set and experience but get paid less. In exchange, they usually get better hours, more benefits. More importantly they usually enjoy knowing that they are working for the citizens.\n\nAs with everything in life there is a tradeoff.
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They make so much because we live in a society that glorifies fame, and drools at watching others make millions.....sadly, the common person has no drive to make that money themselves. So in turn, they find solace over personal inadequacies by watching others.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I like watching the occasional game too....but as a lover of athletics....I couldn't give a damn about the players...and their stats...and all that junk.\n\nBesides, I'm also not a dead man walking that has no dreams...I'll make their money too, it just takes time.
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It's a crying shame to see Tiger Stadium become what it is. I have spent many a afternoon there as a kid. Many fond memories of the Grand Ole Lady. Tear her down, and may she rest in peace. Preserve the field as a playground for the nieghborhood kids, and all who want to walk the same field that Ty Cobb Al Kaline George Kell and many Tiger greats played.\n\nThe problem is that the city of Detroit owns it now, and the mayor is too darn lazy to do anything. Plus the city pays mike ilitch for maintaince (big deal, the grounds crew goes in once a month to cut the weeds), and mike ilitch is more concerned with making money then he is about preserving a vital part of our history.\n\nThere is nothing left there to beg borrow or steal. Everything I pass it along my way to Comerica it breaks my heart to see what mike ilitch and the city have done to it.
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HELL NO!!! Use that money to repair the stuff in New Orleans, or get ready for disasters. There's other money making ideas out there. Most sports owners are corrupt, and it would be way unfair to the public if their tax dollars are going to fund some sports arena. What if they don't like sports???
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b/c they can afford to... w/ all the millions there making.. i think they could through a few balls to their diehard fans!
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There's already been a lot of speculation about a new franchise starting up, or moving to Las Vegas.  While I live in NJ, Las Vegas is the perfect spot for a major league team.  There is a booming population there and they would have plenty of filled seats from hotels buying packages of seats and giving them to their high rollers.  From a business standpoint, it is the best possible option.
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yes they are making too much money.  and the proof of this is that the average family can hardly afford to be a fan anymore because ticket prices are priced really high so they owners can pay the players.
310453
The most unneeded thing in a stadium is that concrete field in Montreal.  I know they don't use it anymore but it is still standing.  I remember watching an Expos game against the Braves and Chipper Jones hit a sky high ball and the outfielder lost it in the lights and when the ball came down, it bounced so high that Chipper was at 3rd base by the time they were able to field the ball.  If you are talking about current stadiums is Petco Park's gaps.  Those things are like a mile away from the plate and 422 in the Left Center gap is absolutely ridiculous.  Second is that hill in Center Field in Houston which is also a ridiculous number of feet away from the plate.
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they get loads of dosh......not happy with their extravagent salaries they want bonuses too.......what ever happened to playing for the jersey......every schoolboys dream is to play for their country...now its gimme gimme gimme more money or else i'm not playing.......to me that sounds like premadonna time.....
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I really think this is a lose lose situation for us in Minnesota...I just don't think taxpayers will go for it..it's really the way of today...coorporate and owners will wait until taxpayers give in..and I just don't think it will happen
310369
I don't believe in the salary cap. It would ruin the game bu making free agency an overly used option. I like seeing the same players on teams. If George Steinbrenner wants to spend $200M a year, that is his choice and his choice only. MLB currently has a luxury tax. Teams that pay a total of X for their team has to pay this tax and it is spread around to the other teams.