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BSH: "I agree to a point, but, would you rather have the ability to spend that money or not? would you rather be the yankees or brewers? red sox or royals?"
No question about it. Having the money helps. A LOT. But, I'd rather be a fan of the Marlins, the Twins, or the A's than a big market flop team like the Red Sox or Mets.
Even in down years, you know (I'll use the Twins) for example that they're bringing up young exciting players like Torii Hunter, Johan Santana, and Christian Guzman. They'll get a window somewhere to win it all (albeit a short one), and is more pleasing to cheer for than a team like the Mets who lose with old, fat, whining, and overpaid players like Mo Vaughn, Roberto Alomar, and John Franco.
Just take the two Cleveland "salary dump" trades for example: I'd rather be a fan of the Indians on the side of the Bartolo Colon and Roberto Alomar deals than the Mets. You know the Indians will make the right moves and build towards a championship with likable players rather than a Mets team that will trip over itself and its $100 million payroll for the rest of eternity. I don't think there's a question as to who I'd rather be a fan of in that case.
"The facts are that it isn't a level playing field regardless."
No question. I never disagreed with you there.
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