When most players get done with their careers, they have started a family or are close to beginning one, and they must go out and try to find a real job to support them. Alou can't be faulted for wanting to play for a better team and more money. Alou is of Dominican descent and it must have been a real pleasure for him to play in a French- speaking culture. The players shouldn't be blamed for wanting a better salary. I think so.
Baseball players are grossly underpaid compared to other sports.
The Marlins made every effort in the off-season to commit to a winning attitude, as well as a winning performance. Which, by the way, is the right thing to do involving baseball. The fact that every other team involved in its respective league championship series also is atop the list of big spenders. There is a reason they are there. They are equipped with the best in talent.