Lammycat Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 This isn't the article I was searching for but is excellent none the less in outlining how MLB players aree actually underpaid. The article I wanted goes into similar detail but is a few years older than this one: http://www.bnet.com/2403-13502_23-210690.html Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 he ruptured his achilles in August (he originally had a target return date of June).Ugh, I had just about put that out of my mind... of course Sooie likes to describe what this is like to watch my reaction... Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I don't totally buy it. The fact that young players are paid very little is why the proven veterans can be paid a lot. MLB says they made $6 billion last year. Median team salaries for MLB rosters were around $80 million. Assuming that the mean is similar, then they paid MLB players around $2.4 of that 6 billion (40%). That does not include minor leage bonuses, marketing, stadium costs etc. I don't know if the $6 billion revenue number includes minor leage revenue--though I imagine that it does. Sure, there are a lot underpaid young players. There are also a lot of overpaid old players. All in all, it seems like player salary = 40% of revenues is pretty fair to me. That's probably why there isn't a strike or lockout on the horizon. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 According to that story, the player's were pissed when the owners offered them a salary cap at 50% of revenue. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Orlando Cabrera reportedly signs a 1 year, $4 million dollar deal with Oakland. That's exactly half the minimum amount he would've received had he accepted arbitration from the White Sox. Although the White Sox told him he would be a backup had he accepted. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 The market is crazy right now. Manny needs to take that 45 million right now before LA stops offering anything and he's forced to sign a one year 15 million deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 According to that story, the player's were pissed when the owners offered them a salary cap at 50% of revenue.That was in 1994 when the revenues were much lower--the players would've received $1 billion (granted, in 1994 dollars) as opposed to the $2.4 they receive now. Also, that deal would've been better for the younger players (arbitration for only 4 years) and worse for veterans than the current deal. It could be argued that, had the salary cap been in place, revenue would not have jumped to what it is now. My guess is that the big market teams have driven the revenue increase and that they may not have been able to had there been a cap. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 The market is crazy right now. Manny needs to take that 45 million right now before LA stops offering anything and he's forced to sign a one year 15 million deal.I will give him 10K to hang around my house the next year and play with my cats. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Orlando Cabrera reportedly signs a 1 year, $4 million dollar deal with Oakland.ESPN is reporting that Nomar is choosing between joining the A's or retiring. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The market is crazy right now. Manny needs to take that 45 million right now before LA stops offering anything and he's forced to sign a one year 15 million deal. And he signed it. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I think it was all a ploy to not show up at spring training on time. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Huh?After multiple failed attempts, Ramirez and the Dodgers agreed to general terms Tuesday on a two-year, $45 million deal. A source told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark that obstacles still remain to completing the contract. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Ah, he agreed to it, not yet signed. Still. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I thought you were referring to the one-year, $15 mill. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh, no. Sorry. 2 year 45 million. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Now - make with the taters, Manny. Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 John C. Odom, the minor leaguer traded for 10 maple bats, death has been ruled an accidental overdose from heroin, methamphetamine, the stimulant benzylpiperazine and alcohol. Sad story. Here is the link: http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/shared-g..._a_Bat_Man.html Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 A-Rod out for at least 10 weeks for hip surgery. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 ^ My favorite issue of each year. And yes, over the Swimsuit Issue. A-Rod out for at least 10 weeks for hip surgery.Bummer. Had this happened a few years ago he may have been able to bounce back in a couple weeks. Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Is anyone else watching the World Baseball games? ESPN2 is rerunning the games at reasonable hours. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 I was watching some of it on MLB Network, and prior to it they did a piece on Manny and his swing with some excellent old footage of his high school and Minor league days up to the present. His center of gravity/balance is impressive as is the consistency he's had throughout his career in his swing with very slight adjustments. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 YANKEES, A-ROD CHOOSE REST, REHAB OVER SURGERY FOR LABIA Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 YANKEES, A-ROD CHOOSE REST, REHAB OVER SURGERY FOR LABIASo he won't be playing in the playoffs, basically? Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Just watched the bottom of the ninth of Netherlands v. Dominican. Fun stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
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