The California Aggie Online is currently undergoing some research and development. Please bear with us as we work to provide a better web site for you. I know I could care less about the New York Yankees versus the Atlanta Braves doing battle once again. It has become obvious after the 1994 players' strike that players will not settle for any type of salary cap and the owners certainly will never consider revenue sharing among partners. I could argue specifically about either of these two topics, but instead I came up with an alternative solution.
New stadiums are the key to financial success in major league baseball.
With a new stadium, owners and general managers have the ability to sign marquee players and put together a competitive team. Without new stadiums, the likes of the Minnesota Twins and Montreal Expos will continue to get slaughtered by teams that generate five times the revenue, have five times the payroll and thus five times the talent on their roster. Money isn't the only thing that matters, you say. Take a look at the success of low payroll teams like the Phillies and A's, you say. Well, can it, I say.