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Why isn't there a salary cap in Major League Baseball?

It seems unfair that almost all of the same teams go to the playoffs every year. The teams have the money to get the most talented players and it usually works to earn them a playoff spot.
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tealmyster | 2 years, 7 months ago
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That's a tough question....some may think it's because everyone is greedy and eventually people won't be making enough money so the turn over rate for MLB will be ridiculous...however these players make so much damn money...they shouldn't be complaining...so salary caps at the same time might not be a bad idea that way only the true lovers of the sport will remain...hard to say and it would definetly cause some serious controversy...

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rob1981 | 2 years, 7 months ago Report

I agree about the greedy part. Sports players are overpaid, and it's just getting worse. People seem to care about money more than the actual sport at times. When I hear reports of people turning down offers, just to go with another team for 1 million more (or even more than that sometimes!) it's just crazy and wrong. Granted... many people do donate to charities, but many don't and just buy many houses and cars with their salaries.

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andrew44232 | 2 years, 7 months ago
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I like that about baseball. That's why the Pirates never win, and why everyone hates the Yankees. The Marlins have the second lowest salaries in the majors at about one A-Rod a year, and they won 86 games, so teams can win with low salaries. Look at the Twins. They have a low salary team, and their in the playoffs. Check all the salaries.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/teams/salaries?team=min

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psionandy | 2 years, 7 months ago
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Why should free market competition be hindered by artificial salary caps? Why shouldn't the best teams be allowed to sign the best players and win? Or should everyone be made to draw and share the prize so nobody feels left out....

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