The 2022 MLB season is set to begin in just a few weeks now that the lockout is over and spring training is underway.
This is the time of year where optimism reigns supreme for a number of fanbases as they start thinking about possible World Series runs even though we are still months way from the playoffs.
I say “a number of fanbases” because we all know that there are a bunch of teams that have no chance at having successful years because their owners don’t want to spend the money necessary to be contenders. It has to stink for those fans because they deserve so much better.
Just look at the payrolls for the Pirates, Orioles, and Guardians:
2022 Total Payroll
Top 3:
1) Dodgers – $270,158,333
2) Mets – $249,099,999
3) Yankees – $235,940,714Bottom 3:
28) Guardians – $35,600,000
29) Pirates – $35,250,000
30) Orioles – $30,316,666 pic.twitter.com/6Tpedmbtp9— Baseball Authority (@BsblAuthority) March 22, 2022
That’s pathetic, especially when you consider this:
MLB teams now each receive at least $100 million every season just from TV deals. That's revenue before a pitch is thrown.
And that's the minimum TV money. Some teams will get several times more than that just from TV.
Keep that in mind when you see payrolls under $100 million.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) February 25, 2022
There really is no excuse to be so cheap. The owners should sell the teams to people who actually care and aren’t afraid to pay for a good team.
Braves star Joc Pederson rightfully crushed the three teams:
Embarrassed for your fan base…be better. If you can’t, sell ur team to somebody that wants to show the fan base and baseball they’re at least trying to compete. Sorry unacceptable pic.twitter.com/n5KZpxgEor
— Joc Pederson (@yungjoc650) March 23, 2022
Well freakin said, Joc. These owners are an embarrassment and should be called out every day until they do the right thing and sell their teams.
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