Does anyone other than me think that paying someone this money to catch a ball is absurd - and lets not even talk about high school kids shooting baskets:The Baltimore Orioles added another star shortstop to an already impressive line on Sunday when they signed the former AL MVP to the longest and richest contract of the offseason so far.
Tejada got a six-year, $72 million deal, according to contract information obtained by The Associated Press. Tejada must pass a physical to finalize the contract.
Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :
I agree with you Jeff. The problem though is the owners. They cry that they have no money yet shell out millions the next minute to some underrated player. Not that I think Tejada is underrated - I actually think he is a great player and probably could have been given even more by the Dodgers who were also looking at him.
In the end, this is the reason the tickets to the games are sky high - although I can't complain too much because both the Dodgers and Angels are two of the more reasonably priced tickets for major sporting events.
Don't get me started about the Lakers though..... Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on :
Anymore pro sports bore me... I prefer college sports... no pricey contracts and usually there is more action..... my 2 cents.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
And...the Detroit Tigers were after him! Well if Tom Hanks can get $20,000,000 to make a movie! Isn't that about the same as your new contract with ASC? Posted by Opie (Member # 2007) on :
As long as tax payers built, improve and give monsterous tax breaks for pro sports, the owners will have the money to pay them. Not to mention the dollars they collect from tv, logos, well lets say entertainment pays...Hell I watch the Lions, so what does that say about me??????
Posted by vargod (Member # 1116) on :
quote:Originally posted by MM: Anymore pro sports bore me... I prefer college sports... no pricey contracts and usually there is more action..... my 2 cents.
I agree completely
Posted by 35th6spd (Member # 1243) on :
quote: I prefer college sports... no pricey contracts and usually there is more action
While I agree that pro sports contracts are ridiculous and many pro athletes are spoiled babies, unfortunately the most promising college athletes are all too often paid or given gifts in secret too...there is a reason the best sports colleges are what they are....of course, my alma mater has a tradition of putting lousy teams together!! (I am a sour grapes Rutgers man)
Posted by KenC (Member # 189) on :
makes me puke, broh.
i think we pay our athelete's and movie stars waaaaaaaaaaaay to much money. its the publics fault too........
its just plain ludicrious.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
That is crazy paying any sports player that kind of money.After all it is just play and not really work. Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: Does anyone other than me think that paying someone this money to catch a ball is absurd
Yep! And guess who pays in the end - the fans.
Posted by Mike Bonte (Member # 1892) on :
quote:Originally posted by JohnS:
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: Does anyone other than me think that paying someone this money to catch a ball is absurd
Yep! And guess who pays in the end - the fans.
If the fans were really that upset about it they would boycott the games and tell the sports teams that it is not acceptable to pay $75 to go see a game just so the atheletes can make millions. Nevermind how they gouge you at the snack bar and souveneir stalls as well.
Consumers always are the first to complain about anything and they are the ones with the power to make a choice.
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
I agree, it is rediculous the salaries that professional sports folks make.
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
It's all big business, and it goes further than ticket sales.
TV, sponsorships, etc, etc.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
I dont watch sports all that much. Usually just soccer, olympics, etc. I Do watch Penn State. I agree that a lot of college players get paid under the table *cough* Florida *cough* And that just isn't right. But then again what's considered ethical these days Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
I think they are paid way too much $$ as well. However, all you have to do is NOT attend the games, and soon they wont be making the $$ to be able to give these overpaid crybabies.
I think baseball is a going away, since it seems not that many people are interested in it anymore. Maybe someday the fans will wise up and figure out these guys aren't worth all that.
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: Does anyone other than me think that paying someone this money to catch a ball is absurd - Tejada got a six-year, $72 million deal,
There is no question in my mind that this is completely out of whack, especially when you consider the impoverished state that so many people are living in today... but if I may play devil's advocate here... How would you answer the following questions? 1)Would you avail yourself of the opportunity to be in that position/make that salary, based on your athletic ability, if you had the chance? 2)Do you think this issue speaks to the free-market system that is in place in our society, and are you in favor of maintaining this system (or altering it/putting limits on it?) What about a different tax structure for these salary levels? As obscene as these salary levels are, does it not point out that the system works if it continues? As has been mentioned, if there were strong enough objections on the part of the people who pay the freight, wouldn't the idea of a boycott be more of an issue? 3)What does this say about the value our society places on forms of entertainment such as this, when so many people are obviously prepared to support the astronomical salaries commanded by athletes and entertainers? Is it then reasonable to assume that the people who support this type of entertainment feel that the cost to them is worth the pleasure derived? 4)Are we being overly judgemental about the individuals involved and/or the system when we express our disapproval of these circumstance, when it seems as if there is no harm done to anyone as a result of it?
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35th6spd:
quote: I prefer college sports... no pricey contracts and usually there is more action
While I agree that pro sports contracts are ridiculous and many pro athletes are spoiled babies, unfortunately the most promising college athletes are all too often paid or given gifts in secret too...there is a reason the best sports colleges are what they are....of course, my alma mater has a tradition of putting lousy teams together!! (I am a sour grapes Rutgers man)
Well, sour grapes Rutgers man, I think you will be changing your tune very soon. HC Greg Schiano is building a program that I think we can be proud of. And that will start producing winning seasons, most likely next year. And you can be proud of the fact that in three years, Schiano had not lost ONE player to academics. This doesn't mean that we've lowered academic standards or added a creampuff major - he's held his players to strict guidelines and, when they break them, he either sits them or suspends them from the team.
And in basketball, once again they seemed to have got the right coach in Gary Waters. They've started out 5-1 this year, which is promising, but we'll have to see how they do once they get into their Big East schedule. But again, it's definitely on the upswing from years past.
Posted by The Janitor (Member # 2035) on :
This is not limited to sports.
You think the compensation some of these CEOs and business execs get is reasonable?
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Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Boy I can go on and on about compensation for CEOs and execs. Remember, it is the shareholders that vote and have a say on what their compensation is...although, it's a catch 22...you gotta have A LOT of shares to have even a small influence on those decisions. There are however GOOD companies that are not like that, with ridiculous bonuses. I know the M&T Bank I work for, our CEO this past year took a 66% cut in pay, although he's still making about $1M. But with CEO's you have to work and have experience to get to the top. Not like 'kids' out of college or high school for that matter getting paid millions. Ah well....it's all relative. Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
It's not limited to sports or CEOs... How about parts for LS1s? RIDICULOUS!!
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: That is crazy paying any sports player that kind of money.After all it is just play and not really work.
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