- Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:41 pm
#3159
Is anyone else feeling a distinct lack of enthusiasm for this Hot Stove season? The Juan Soto mega-deal has me wondering if these astronomical contracts have fundamentally changed how we connect with the game. Has the focus shifted too far from the love of the sport to the allure of the almighty dollar? Is this the new normal or an unsustainable bubble? What does this kind of spending mean for smaller market teams going forward? Are we pricing out the average fan, both at the stadium and emotionally? Discuss.
This Juan Soto contract feels like a tipping point. Are we headed towards a future where a handful of teams control all the top talent, leaving other franchises perpetually playing catch-up? Or will a correction be inevitable? What are your bold predictions for the future of baseball economics?
With the Mets shelling out a king's ransom for Soto, are they now the team to beat in the NL East? Or is this kind of spending a recipe for disaster? Could the pressure to perform under such a massive contract actually hinder Soto's performance? What are your realistic expectations for Soto in a Mets uniform? Share your thoughts.
This Juan Soto contract feels like a tipping point. Are we headed towards a future where a handful of teams control all the top talent, leaving other franchises perpetually playing catch-up? Or will a correction be inevitable? What are your bold predictions for the future of baseball economics?
With the Mets shelling out a king's ransom for Soto, are they now the team to beat in the NL East? Or is this kind of spending a recipe for disaster? Could the pressure to perform under such a massive contract actually hinder Soto's performance? What are your realistic expectations for Soto in a Mets uniform? Share your thoughts.
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