One has to ask when the funds will “dry-up” for any pro team for the players, the coaches as to what they are not just asking but demanding?
The players are demanding the exuberant amount of money and to their part they are getting what the agents are requesting.
Hockey to Tennis it’s getting to the point where the families are unable to take the kids to a game and at what cost.
First it’s not just the money the athletes are getting paid, it’s the added expenses when you arrive at the game.
In today’s world it seems to be about the TV revenue and what they can manage to demand, but then comes the Olympics where the NHL allows it’s players to attend.
This alone is a huge concern as they take the risk of injury, short or long term and it’s also turning some fans away from the sport they love to support during the winter months.
Turn your attention to baseball and we are now hearing that Josh Reddick signed a four year deal worth $52 million with Houston Astros.
In a combined games between Oakland and the Dodgers he hit .281 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI’s playing exceptional strong defense in right field.
Following the August 1st trade he ended up tied in the major league with a .400 batting average in September managing 26 for 65 games with the Dodgers.
So you tell me – is he over paid or is the price right?