mlb to contract????

Ryan Dempster and Tony Armas Jr are also pretty good. I don't know how good their farm systems are but the only top prospects I can think of off hand are Adrian Gonzalez and Chip Ambres for Florida and Donnie Bridges for Montreal.

The Rangers would probably nab Josh Beckett with that #1 pick. He's a Texas product and I think Baseball America named him minor league player of the year. You couldn't go wrong with Dempster or Vlad though.

 

If there is someone who makes me sick to my stomach, it's Bud Selig. The guy is screwing up baseball. He is dumping these teams (and possibly Tampa Bay, and Disney is going to sell Anaheim but they're staying) as a power play against the players assocation. Look, we know that Bud Selig and the owners are the Players Assocations personal b*tch, but this crap has to end. Put some kind of a cap, even a soft cap, on baseball, add some revenue sharing, and fix the game. The game has been screwed up since the early 90s. It's a joke that the Yankees T.V. deal is worth more then many teams payroll (deal is worth somewhere between 50 to 55 million dollars). Granted the Yankees didn't buy their players, but it's a joke that they are the only ones that can keep the players they groom and make top trade at the deadline. How would the Yankees and the rest of the big market teams feel if all of the smaller market teams dried up and disappeared? Then you can't play baseball. It's not good for the game when a 100 million dollar payroll team is killing a 30 or 40 million dollar payroll team because the 100+ million dollar payroll teams can keep their own players AND the smaller payroll teams groomed players. Look at Montreal, and Florida, and Kansas City, and Minnesota until this year, and Pittsburgh, etc., etc. Baseball is the only sport where money = championships and there isn't any inbetween.

 

From TopProspectAlert

Top 10 Prospects 2001 - Florida Marlins

By Scott Wasserman

1- Josh Beckett, RHP
Age: 20 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-4 Weight: 190
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 1st Round 1999, (Spring HS, TX)
Key Stats: (A-Kane County) 2-3 W-L, 2.12 ERA, 61 SO, 59 IP
The second overall selection in the 1999 draft, Beckett received a $7 million contract just before he was to begin school in the fall. He debuted in 2000 with impressive results, but then was sidelined due to shoulder tendinitis. Beckett throws a fastball in the mid-90s but can reach the upper-90s at times. His downer curveball has excellent drop and his change up is quite refined and at times is unhittable. Beckett needs to refine his arsenal to become truly successful and if he can stay healthy he should reach the majors in time for 2004 when his major league contract expires. For now he should return to single-A and likely taken on more advanced hitters and could receive a late call up to double-A if all goes well.

2- Wes Anderson, RHP
Age: 21 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-4 Weight: 200
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 14th Round 1997, (Pine Bluff HS, AR)
Key Stats: (A-Brevard County) 6-9 W-L, 3.42 ERA, 91 SO, 116 IP
A sleeper in the 1997 draft, Anderson has emerged as a top pitching prospect in the minors. He usually throws his fastball in the low-90s but can reach the mid to upper-90s on occasion. His slider has flashed enormous potential and his change up has been progressing well. His repertoire and style compares to Braves righthander John Smoltz. If his shoulder can't hold up then Anderson will not be able to succeed as a starter. If all is well, Anderson will be healthy and will make a powerful duo with Beckett at the major league level, but for now he should take on double-A in 2001.

3- Abraham Nunez, OF
Age: 21 Bats/Throws: S/R Height: 6-2 Weight: 190
Acquired: D-Backs-Free Agent 1996, (Dominican Republic)
Key Stats: (A-Brevard County/AA-Portland) .250 AVG, 21 2B, 7 HR, 19 SB, 51 RBI, 324 AB
Acquired from Arizona in what seemed to be a lopsided deal in favor of the Marlins for reliever Matt Mantei. He has a "five-tool star" tag written all over him, but he faced his share of problems and disappointments in 2000. He has the arm for any outfield position, but his range isn't the best and should be better suited for right field. Nunez can hit for power and average from both sides of the plate, but his speed is his least developed tool even though it is above-average. His shoulder prevented him form progressing offensively as well as in the outfield. He looks to be back at 100% in time for the 2001 season where he should return to double-A.

4- Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Age: 18 Bats/Throws: L/L Height: 6-2 Weight: 200
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 1st Round 2000, (Bonita HS, CA)
Key Stats: (R-GCL Marlins/A-Utica) .297 AVG, 13 2B, 33 RBI, 222 AB
Signed as the first overall selection in 2000, Gonzalez worked a deal prior to the draft to assure his signability, which was a major factor in the draft of 2000. Gonzalez has a great knack for knocking doubles into the gaps, but may never become a true power hitter. He can hit for average and defensively he has outstanding hands and is a great target for infielders. He should advance to low class-A for 2001.

5- Miguel Cabrera, SS
Age: 17 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-2 Weight: 180
Acquired: Marlins-Free Agent 1999, (Venezuela)
Key Stats: (R-GCL Marlins/A-Utica) .259 AVG, 12 2B, 2 HR, 28 RBI, 41 R, 251 AB
Cabrera was ranked this high purely based n his enormous potential. He was given a signing bonus of a little under $2 million as a 16-year-old in 1999. He has a good swing and shows offensive potential as well as good developing power. He has average at best range that could limit him to third base in the future, but his arm is quite well enough for either position. He seems to be on the fast track, and could start out as high as low class-A in 2001.

6- Jason Stokes, OF/1B
Age: 19 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-5 Weight: 230
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 2nd Round 2000, (Coppell HS, TX)
Key Stats: ---DID NOT PLAY, SIGNED LATE---
Slipping into the second round because of signability issues, Stokes showed the best raw power of all the draftees. A first baseman out of high school, Stokes was bumped to leftfield due to his poor defense and Gonzalez. His swing generates pure power hitting ability, but some question whether or not hill hit for average as well. He shows the ability to eventually make the transition to the outfield well, but will never get a gold glove.

7- Clauido Vargas, RHP
Age: 21 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-3 Weight: 210
Acquired: Marlins-Free Agent 1995, (Dominican Republic)
Key Stats: (A-Brevard County/AA-Portland) 11-6 W-L, 3.31 ERA, 156 SO, 160 IP
Ever since the playoffs of 1999, Vargas has emerged as a top prospect. He throws a fastball in the low-90s, but does reach the upper-90s when he's on. His curveball and changeup both look promising and he puts up a battle on the mound. He needs to refine his command of his pitches before he jumps to the majors. He will advance to triple-A in 2001.

8- Denny Bautista, RHP
Age: 18 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-5 Weight: 170
Acquired: Marlins-Free Agent 2000, (Dominican Republic)
Key Stats: (R-GCL Marlins) 6-2 W-L, 2.43 ERA, 58 SO, 63 IP
Coming to the US in 2000 and dominating the GCL, Bautista has shown the makings of a front-line starter. He throws a fasbtall that peaks in the low-90s, but is expected to increase dramatically once his mechanics are refined and his frame fills out. His curveball and change up are both plus pitches and haven't been completely refined yet. He has the skills and arsenal to move up quickly, but he is still quite raw. Look for him to start out 2001 in Kane County.

9- Blaine Neal, RHP
Age: 21 Bats/Throws: L/R Height: 6-5 Weight: 200
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 4th Round 1996, (Haddon Heights HS, NJ)
Key Stats: (A-Brevard County) 2-2 W-L, 2.15 ERA, 65 SO, 54 IP
Neal has done just about everything to get some success in the majors from 1996 to 1998. He struggled on the mound, at the plate and on the field, but in 1999 and 2000 he has shown a glimpse of potential. He never gave up and now he has a top prospect tag written all over him. He has ma mid-90s fastball with great movement, but his secondary pitches are still developing. He fits the role of a late inning reliever well, and like Vargas he takes the mound and gives the hitters a battle. He is still a bit raw, but should advance quickly and could reach the majors sometime in 2002.

10- Rob Henkel, LHP
Age: 22 Bats/Throws: R/L Height: 6-4 Weight: 210
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 3rd Round 2000, (UCLA)
Key Stats: ---DID NOT PLAY, SIGNED LATE---
Henkel was given a $650,000 bonus, but signed too late to debut in the professional leagues. He was halted in 1999 due to elbow surgery as a Sophomore, but when healthy he has an excellent curveball and a low-90s fastball. He will need to work on conditioning to keep his fastball in the low-90s late into innings and remain a quality starter. Henkel should be watched thoroughly in 2001 to see how his arm holds up in Kane County.

HM- Chip Ambres, OF
Age: 21 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 1st Round 1998, (Beaumont HS, TX)
Key Stats: (A-Kane County) .231 AVG, 16 2B, 7 HR, 26 SB, 46 R, 320 AB
One of the mostly heralded prospects in the system coming into the season, Ambres has not lived up to his potential and struggled throughout 2000. He shows the makings to become a top-of-the-order hitter, with the ability to hit for contact when he becomes comfortable and the knack for tacking a walk. His speed is impressive both on the basepaths and out in centerfield. His defense is well above average, but his arm-strength is poor. He is very athletic and should be able to bounce back from a disappointing 2000 season and could be placed as high as class-A Brevard County.

HM- Terry Byron, RHP
Age: 22 Bats/Throws: R/R Height: 6-0 Weight: 200
Acquired: Marlins-Drafted 2nd Round 1999, (Indian River JC, FL)
Key Stats: (A-Brevard County) 1-2 W-L, 4.18 ERA, 44 SO, 52 IP
Byron was plagued by minor injuries almost the entire 2000 season and made only four starts for Brevard County. He throws an excellent change up, a low 90s fasbtall and a developing curveball. If he continues to struggle late into innings and if the arm injuries continue to pile up, Byron will likely be converted to the bullpen for good. It will be for his own good to return to Kane County for 2001.

 

From TopProspectAlert

Top 10 Prospects 2001 - Montreal Expos

By Steve Brubaker

1 - Brad Wilkerson, OF
DOB: 6/1/77, Age: 24, Bats/Throws: L/L, Height: 6-0, Weight: 190
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (33rd overall) of 1998 draft (University of Florida)
2000 Stats: (AA - Harrisburg) .336 AVG, 229 AB, 36 DO, 6 HR, 42 BB, 38 SO, 8 SB, .442 OBP, .590 SLG (AAA - Ottawa) .250 AVG, 212 AB, 12 HR, 45 BB, 60 SO, 5 SB, .387 OBP, .481 SLG
There is not a clear cut #1 prospect for the Expos right now that stands head and shoulders above the rest of the group. Donnie Bridges was the consensus top prospect for the organization heading into the season, however poor performance and now a shoulder injury has knocked him from the top spot. Wilkerson takes over the top spot for now, although I believe that Brandon Phillips has a higher ceiling. Wilkerson was a first round pick in the '98 draft, but signed too late to play. The Expos started him with a baptism by fire, placing him at AA Harrisburg for his professional debut in '99. Not surprising Wilkerson struggled, finishing with a .235 AVG and 100 SO. Starting back at Harrisburg for '00, Wilkerson blossomed into a top prospect by posting staggering numbers in a little over half the season, including an awesome 1.032 OPS. The batting average sank with a call up to AAA, but the HR total rose. He suffered a shoulder injury in his throwing shoulder in the AFL, but has comeback before expected this spring. After a brief rehab stint at High A Jupiter and a slow start at AAA Ottawa, Wilkerson has now settled in and is performing well in 2001 with a current .900 OPS. A promotion to Montreal is just around the corner and he should end the season there. Wilkerson has excellent command of the strike zone, good power, and figures to hit for a decent average. He's been playing LF for Ottawa and that will be his destination in Montreal as his speed comes up a little short for center and Vladimir is in right. While he's not a 'cornerstone of the franchise' type player, I think he'll be a very good major leaguer, likely to make a few all-star appearances as long as he stays in the outfield.

2 - Brandon Phillips, SS
DOB: 6/28/81, Age: 19, Bats/Throws: R/R, Height: 5-10, Weight: 170
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 2nd Round of 1999 draft (Redan HS)
2000 Stats: (A - Cape Fear) .242 AVG, 484 AB, 11 HR, 38 BB, 97 SO, 23 SB, .306 OBP, .378 SLG
Brandon Phillips is someone to get excited about. He's labeled as a tools guy, which usually means he hasn't put it together on the field yet, as evidence by his .242 AVG and poor plate discipline last season. However that is all changing this season. The Expos pushed Phillips to High A Jupiter to start the 2001 season and he has responded. There are two things that excite me about Phillips. First his tools are now translating into performance with a .282 AVG and .848 OPS through 49 games and 174 AB at Jupiter. Second his plate discipline appears to be developing, with a strong 34/43 BB/SO ratio to date. You love to see a player develop and take a step forward as they moved to a higher level. Phillips has the arm and range to be an excellent defensive shortstop. His bat speed translates into above average power for a shortstop, as evidence by his 11 HR last season, and 4 HR in 174 AB at Jupiter in '01. A comparison to Luis Rivas seems to fit, thought Phillips will surely remain at SS. With Wilkerson on the brink of graduating to Montreal, I anticipate that Phillips will be at the top of this list next year.

3 - Donnie Bridges, P
DOB: 12/10/78, Age: 22, Bats/Throws: R/R, Height: 6-4, Weight: 220
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (23rd Overall) of 1997 draft (Oak Grove HS)
2000 Stats: (A+ - Jupiter) 5-5, 3.19 ERA, 73 IP, 58 H, 20 BB, 66 SO (AA - Harrisburg) 11-7, 2.39 ERA, 128 IP, 104 H, 49 BB, 84 SO
In the what have you done for me lately nature of minor league prospects, Bridges slides to third on the list after being the Expos top prospect going into the 2001 season. Bridges finally had the breakout season that the Expos have been waiting for from their 1997 first round pick. After s strong start at High A Jupiter, Bridges continued his mastery at AA Harrisburg and vaulted to the top of the Expos prospects list. The only negative coming out of the 2000 season was that Bridges racked up 201 IP, a lot of stress on a 21 year old arm. The 2001 season has been another story as he moved up to AAA Ottawa. First a bad start with a 6.32 ERA, 37 IP, 40 H, 27 BB, and 30 SO. Now a shoulder injury has him sidelined. A coincidence after pitching 201 innings last season? One has to assume not. Bridges has the stuff to be a front of the rotation pitcher. But the key for Bridges to reach his potential and be a successful and impactful major league pitcher is his command. With that said, his 27 BB in 37 IP at Ottawa this season is a real concern.

4 - Josh Karp, P
Age: 21, Bats/Throws: R/R, Height: 6-5, Weight: 195
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (6th Overall) of 2001 draft (UCLA)
2001 Stats: (UCLA) 5-2, 3.26 ERA, 80 IP, 75 H, 32 BB, 92 SO
There is a drop-off after the Expos top 3 prospects and I'll take a shot and place Karp fourth on the list because I like him a little better than Justin Wayne coming out of college. Karp was a hot commodity entering his junior season at UCLA this year. Comparison were made between he and fellow PAC 10 rival Mark Prior. As the 2001 season unfolded, Prior developed into one of the greatest pitchers in NCAA history, while Karp faded towards mediocrity. Karp's draft status suffered during the week leading up to the draft, mainly because he did not dominate as expected this season. But the Expos ignored the negative talk about him and selected him with their 6th overall pick. There's a lot to like about Karp. He's a power pitcher with a 6-5 frame and high profile college career. He should move quickly if his performance can catch up to his potential. The Expos expect him to be a middle to top of the rotation guy. An interesting note, the Expos have now selected a pitcher with their first pick in 5 of the last 6 drafts.

5 - Justin Wayne, P
DOB: 4/16/79, Age: 22, Bats/Throws: R/R, Height: 6-3, Weight: 200
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (5th Overall) of 2000 draft (Stanford)
2000 Stats: (A+ - Jupiter) 0-3, 5.81 ERA, 26 IP, 26 H, 11 BB, 24 SO
When the Expos selected Wayne with the #5 overall pick in the 2000 draft, they had a real good idea of what they were getting. With Wayne, what you see is what you get. He's not an overpowering pitcher, rather relies on exceptional movement from his 89-91 MPH fastball. Wayne has solid secondary pitches and good make-up. But without the go-to pitch, Wayne does have much margin for error. The Expos have started him back at High A Jupiter to start the 2001 season. Getting past a minor injury, Wayne has posted good numbers through his first 7 games (34.2 IP, 27 H, 8 BB, 27 SO). I expect Wayne to move quickly through the Expos system, though his lack of dominant stuff limits his ceiling to that of a middle rotation starter. He does have a better chance than most of hitting his ceiling and fulfilling his potential.

6 - Josh Girdley, P
DOB: 8/29/80, Age: 20, Bats/Throws: L/L, Height: 6-3, Weight: 185
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (6th Overall) of 1999 draft (Jasper HS)
2000 Stats: (A- - Vermont) 5-0, 2.95 ERA, 79 IP, 60 H, 28 BB, 70 SO
Another in what has become a line-up of first round pitchers, Girdley's performance in 2000 has helped to shed the label of a signability draft pick from the '99 draft. The Expos were a little conservative in allowing Girdley to stay at short season A Vermont for the full season last year, which is not a bad thing. Girdley throws in the low 90's with a good curveball and change-up. The Expos have started him at Low A Clinton for the 2001 season. Though noted for his command, he does have 18 BB in 29 IP to go along with 28 H and 21 SO. Nothing to get excited about so far, but it is his first taste of full season ball and we'll have to see how he fares over the course of the season. This season will be the first significant yardstick for him. The Expos have taken Girdley, Wayne, and Karp with the #6, #5, #6 overall picks in the last three drafts, a heavy investment in starting pitching. It will be interesting to watch the progression of these three young pitchers.

7 - Grady Sizemore, OF
DOB: 8/2/82, Age: 18, Bats/Throws: L/L, Height: 6-2, Weight: 195
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 3rd Round of 2000 draft (Cascade HS)
2000 Stats: (GCL - Expos) .293 AVG, 205 AB, 1 HR, 23 BB, 24 SO, .380 OBP, .376 SLG
A first round talent, Sizemore fell to the 3rd round because most teams thought he was headed towards a football career. The Expos gave him a $2 million signing bonus to lure him away from the gridiron. The Expos handing out signing bonuses to deter draftees from football?? Is this the same Montreal based franchise? A thing that bugs me is when people elevate a prospect's status solely because of their football success. Sure power and speed make for great tools, but scoring touchdowns does not automatically equate to success on the diamond. Unlike some raw athletes, Sizemore did show excellent plate discipline last season in the Gulf Coast League. The Expos challenged him by starting him at Low A Clinton this season. He's treading water with a .222 AVG, but has an impressive 42/36 BB/SO ratio. I don't place quite as much emphasis on strike-zone judgment as John Sickels does, however Sizemore's performance in that area is a very good sign. Keep a close eye on him as he develops.

8 - TJ Tucker, P
DOB: 8/20/78, Age: 22, Bats/Throws: R/R, Height: 6-3, Weight: 245
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (47th Overall) of 1997 draft (River Ridge HS)
2000 Stats: (AA - Harrisburg) 2-1, 3.60 ERA, 45 IP, 33 H, 17 BB, 24 SO (MLB - Expos) 0-1, 11.57 ERA, 7 IP, 11 H, 3 BB, 2 SO
TJ Tucker has got to be one frustrated ball player. He was cruising along just fine at AA Harrisburg last season after missing a few weeks at the outset of the season with a minor injury. Then the Expos, due to a rash of injures to the starting pitching staff, called him up for an emergency start, interrupting his development. He made 2 starts for Montreal, then suffered a strained forearm and subsequent surgery that essentially shut him down for the rest of the season, save 1 lone rehab start for Harrisburg at the end of the summer. After a washout 2000 season, Tucker found himself back at AA Harrisburg for 2001, where he's made 19 starts in '99, 8 in '00, and 11 to date in '01. Apparently the Expos did not want to rush him again as they did last season. He's struggled with his control at times this season as he's yet to put together a string of strong outings as was hoped for. His overall numbers are so-so. He's still young with time to develop, but Tucker needs to kick it into gear to put his career back on track. His conditioning has been a knock and he's close to getting that "injury-prone" label.

9 - Scott Hodges, 3B
DOB: 12/26/78, Age: 22, Bats/Throws: L/R, Height: 6-0, Weight: 190
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 1st Round (38th Overall) of 1997 draft (Henry Clay HS)
2000 Stats: (A+ - Jupiter) .306 AVG, 422 AB, 14 HR, 49 BB, 66 SO, .373 OBP, .486 SLG (AA - Harrisburg) .176, 17 AB, 1 HR, 2 BB, 4 SO, .238 OBP, .353 SLG
After 3 less than thrilling seasons, Hodges emerged in 2000 with a strong campaign at High A Jupiter. His AVG & SLG increased, but perhaps the most encouraging stat was his cut down in SO from 105 in '99 at low A to 66 in '00. Hodges is regarded for his smooth hitting stroke, and is an adequate thirdbaseman. His high doubles total for the last two seasons indicate power potential down the road. Hodges starts 2001 playing at beautiful Riverside Stadium at AA Harrisburg, looking to follow-up his breakout '00 season. His performance so far has been mediocre, .268 AVG, 700 OPS. If he continues his current performance throughout the 2001 season, he's in danger of going back to being a less than thrilling prospect.

10 - Brandon Watson, OF
DOB: 9/30/81, Age: 19, Bats/Throws: L/R, Height: 6-1, Weight: 170
Acquired: Expos - Drafted 9th Round of 1999 draft
2000 Stats: (A- - Vermont) .291 AVG, 278 AB, 0 HR, 25 BB, 38 SO, .354 OBP, .331 SLG
Watson hit .303 in his professional debut in '99 in GCL and followed it up with a .291 AVG at Vermont in 2000. At Vermont last year he stole 38 bases in 69 games, but was caught 26 times. He's off to a hot start at Low A Clinton in '01 with a .368 AVG in his first 223 AB. He's running again, although his stealing percentage needs some work; 19 SB & 12 CS. He does handle the bad well posting good BB/SO ratios during his young career. Power is not a part of his game as he has 1 HR in 620 professional AB's. A Jason Tyner clone? Perhaps. Watson is not someone to go crazy over at this point, but not someone to be ignored either.

Honorable Mention:

Wilken Ruan, 21, OF - Great speed, defense and can hit for average, but no power. He'll have to learn how to take a walk and improve his OBP in order to be anything more than a fourth outfielder at the major league level.

Brian Schneider, 24, C - A decent left-hand hitting catcher, but we're not talking Darren Fletcher here. Perhaps Jeff Reed with a little more power.

 

I wouold prefer they all just become free agents. If you were on a team that sucked so badly that it got disbanded, wouldn't you want to be able to choose where you went next?

 

Montreal has had one of the most consistent farm systems for a while. Does anybody have a list of all the players they've lost in the past 20 years? I think they could fill a full all star roster...

 

Contraction is an endless discussion between all the sports editors at my company. The baseball guys say "No way!" Everyone else just says "Way." I think eliminating two teams would be good for the sport in the long run. Among many other reasons, I think the league is too watered down. There are way too many bad pitchers in the majors. Besides, no one cares when Montreal comes into town, anyway (unless you're Canadian). I say, "Wipe them out... all of them..."

 

Yeah I guess the Rangers wouldn't have the first pick, oops! lol

I heard on the radio today that the two teams likely to be bought out are Minnesota and Montreal. Also the report said the chances of MLB contraction are less than 50%.

 

1) Montreal - no local tv. no local baseball team.

2) Tampa Bay - big mistake. experiment failed.

3) Kansas City - small town. baseball fans can drive to st. louis.

4) Minnesota - new stadium will solve mn's problem.

5) Florida - mlb needs a presence in florida. miami is a major city. also need a new stadium. keep team in miami metro area.

 

I'm all for contraction. The game is diluted as it is. And it's clear you're not going to make money in Montreal. So....move on! Problem is, we've run out of legit MLB markets that will support a team 81 nights a year. Cities are beginning to say no to building stadiums to lure franchises. This is especially so in the midst of a recession. If you thought Minnesota absolutely wasn't going to build the Twins a new stadium before, you can bet your ass they won't in this economy now...not with thousands of people losing jobs left and right. Contraction is the first step in getting this game back to where it should be...a cap and/or significant revenue sharing is the next step.

 

Thank god. Next step, revenue sharing.

Down with the Yankees, Red Sox, Braves, and Dodgers!