tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post7632474012640673611..comments2023-10-30T10:32:39.033-04:00Comments on Passing On The Game: False EquivalenceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-68885106108548936042009-11-06T11:56:24.843-05:002009-11-06T11:56:24.843-05:00I agree with all of your points and in fact I was ...I agree with all of your points and in fact I was going to also include the point about the difference in complexity but I didn't want to risk making the post too long. Y<br /><br />The mere fact that Yankee fans are so defensive just goes to show that they know and realize they have a competitive advantage because of Steinbrenner's deep pockets. But hell I mean its not cheating, its how MLB is run right now so who really even cares?sgw94http://passingonthegame.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-73484794567817984252009-11-06T11:44:37.458-05:002009-11-06T11:44:37.458-05:00Great post, Steve. I think there are some other fa...Great post, Steve. I think there are some other factors that make baseball and football different when it comes to spending money. One is the shorter career span of an NFL player, and another is the the lack of complicated systems that you see in the NFL. <br /><br />Baseball's longer career span makes the pool bigger for good players to spend money on. The NFL doesn't have that luxury. For most players, it's just a few years that they're on the top of their game. Most teams try to keep those players locked up for those years and don't let players in their peak go to free agency. A-rod, Rivera, Jeter, Petite, Matsui.. these are all guys in their mid to late 30's playing at a high level. In the NFL, that's more of a rarity.<br /><br />Also, baseball's a simpler sport. There isn't different "offensive" or "defensive" schemes to learn. The Yankees can plug Texeira, CC, and Burnett right into their lineup without worrying too much about them getting the "system." In contrast (as we're seeing with the Bucs), NFL teams need the players to not only know the system, but fit the system. That's why a baseball team can trade mid-season for a guy to have an immediate impact. In the NFL, that doesn't happen as much.<br /><br />Interesting stuff. I, personally, think Yankee fan needs to get over their defensiveness about payroll. Hey, if your team's owner is willing to break the bank for a championship, why not enjoy it? I would love for the Rays to open up the vault this off-season. It's not going to happen, but I'd love to see it.Michael Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244491667018071619noreply@blogger.com