Also, some solution must be found to the low percentage of minorities, particularly African-Americans, who attend games. Realignment and scheduling Selig insisted that the move of his Milwaukee Brewers to the National League was only Phase I of realignment, but Phase II remains in limbo. Without further realignment, suitable schedules are impossible to devise. As an offshoot to this, it would be nice if the two leagues would play under the same rules. Keeping the game affordable With payrolls soaring out of sight and many teams operating in the red, the temptation is tremendous to keep raising ticket prices.
Baseball contends it is a family sport.
The proof is in the prices. Determine the viability of problem markets Franchises such as Oakland, Montreal, Minnesota and San Diego maintain they must have new stadiums to survive in their markets. There are only so many viable places teams can move. Some stability must be maintained. This is where the big money is.