Why wont the Cleveland Indian's owner buy a really sweet player that actually cost a few bucks?
919890
HE OVERSPENT WHEN HE BOUGHT THE TEAM.  He cannot afford players.   So, you are stuck with the virtual rebuilding.  They will come close then as the players get better he will sell them for a new rebuilding campaign
562311
No. Allen Iverson is the 76ers franchise player. The team is built around him. If they trade him the will lose 95% of their fans, and who knows how much money. And you have to give it to Allen he is still one of the top and one of the most well known players out there. And as long as he is filling up the stadium and bringing in money he's going to be a 76er for life. Guaranteed.
505408
It's the problem plaguing all small market teams and why I'd like to see a MLB salary cap.  The small market teams squeeze all they can out of their minor league systems, develop a good player and when they find a gem - off he goes to the Yankees, Boston, LA, etc. for a big salary that the small market teams can't afford to match.\n\nI'm an Indians fan myself but still pull for the Bucs too.
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I also think it's a disgrace, especially in light of who they picked ahead of him -- Shane Battier, Gilbert Arenas, Greg Oden (high school kid)?  Give me a break.  While some people may not agree with certain aspects of his personality, nobody can deny that he plays with a whole lot of heart.  Practically, he presents matchup challenges to any team.  While his team didn't get it done last time, D. wade and Lebron James were on the team as well last time, and they both got invites.  AI, future hall of famer, doesn't deserve this snub.
117790
who do you think should get the money??? (from all the tickets and merchandise??) The Owners?? Of course they deserve quite a bit. This is their life. THey entertain us all and sometimes risk their careers. They've dedicated their whole life to sports. What happends when they get hurt ??? They need the money to last them their lifetime. Hell you know how much it costs to insure a lambergini!!!!!!!?
989180
Because they have hard times signing the right players to long term deals.  I really think the next 2-3 years will be big for the C's.  It is rumored they could pickup Andre Miller from Denver in a trade- and if they do the right thing with their draft pick they should be a decent team...but we need a big man!  #1 priority someone who can rebound!
733221
About a buck. Get a rookie card and hang on to it until he dies, that's when it becomes worth something, it's not worth anything if he's still playing.
507307
I don't want to bash people's answers but sorry to Tim M, you're completely wrong. First of all, the Knicks are WAY over the cap and don't have any chance of signing any of the players you mentioned. They may have money, but for every dollar over the cap they have to pay a luxury tax. It isn't his job to pay the luxury tax, it's the owner's job. The owner's don't want to pay a huge luxury tax. Second, you can't judge Thomas' GM ability on things that could heppen, such as the Knicks celebrating a playoff run in 2008. I will give him credit for drafting good players, because that really is a hard thing to do despite what people may think. I honestly can't say what his problem is, he is just a bad GM. The job doesn't suit him.
448474
One was sold at an auction for $146 about a year ago.  There were a bunch made of other players, as well
712282
That's no bargain...so purchase independently or tell him about it.  Maybe they are being raked over the coals..so to speak.
347035
Put it up on eBay with a reserve price the amount for which you'd be willing to part with it.  The reserve price will probably hold down the estimated value by about 25%.  If you decide you want to sell it, contact the bidders from the first auction and let them know this time there's no reserve, and let the market do its thing.\n\nFYI, it's not going be worth more than $50-100 at the most, based on the market for similar team (i.e. non-Championship caliber teams)
1038763
Priceless.  I don't know how much they cost to manufacture or how much (if any) has been sold by players, but in terms of what they mean you can't put a price.  Players who sell it are shortchanging themselves.
1045992
Well, here's the thing.  If you think players are making ridiculous amounts of money (and I agree), what about the owners?  The owners are the ones that can afford to pay them this money.  On the one hand, I'd rather see the players make more money than the owners; however, I do think they are overpaid considering they are only playing a game.  \n\nRemember in Field of Dreams when Shoeless Joe says, "Man, I did love this game. I'd have played for food money. It was the game... The sounds, the smells. Did you ever hold a ball or a glove to your face? ..... It was the crowd, rising to their feet when the ball was hit deep. Shoot, I'd play for nothing!"  That's the kind of love for the game that has been missing in recent years.  It became about contract years and free agency, not just pure, simple love of the game.\n\nShould they get paid?  Yeah, it's their job.  Should they be paid millions of dollars?  I don't think so.  My job can be just as dangerous.  I have just as much chance getting injured as a player.  Do I matter less because I'm not in the limelight?  I'm having trouble walking right now because I got banged up at a softball game Wednesday night, but I'm still going to be heading to work in about an hour and a half, getting paid $10/hr to help people shop.  I don't expect to sit down and still get paid today.\n\nThe good thing is that a lot of players do not blow all their money on themselves.  Many of them have set up foundations and charities to help the underpriviledged.  I don't mind those players making a ton of money.  In fact, I'd rather see those players make more than anybody else for the simple fact that they have more to give away.
196995
Right now Pittsburg's about $5 million over the salary cap, so even if they wanted to, they wouldn't be able to re-sign Randle El.  The only way it'll happen is if the CBA is extended before midnight Monday.
200655
1 of 1 cards are hard to put a price on.Most times a card like that will end up on e-bay or at an auction.As for price,Player popularity and demand will drive the price.
867335
It seems like a nasty trend beginning to start. I hope they get this figured out before next season.  The holdup is money. Always the holdup. Greedy people!!!!
630050
You would have to talk to the current owners and see if they would be willing to sell.  The Lakers are worth 529M, so you might be able to buy it for 800M-1B because the owner might not want to sell the team at all.