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Auggie

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2. Yes, yes, yes ...

Reply to chicoescuela (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 09:29 AM

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Just wondering how it could be implemented with so much money on the books for years to come? It would have to start maybe 10 years from now so teams could phase it in.

But it's not going to happen: Players Union won't let it.

What could happen, IMO: small market teams will have to move to larger markets. Mexico City, Montreal, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Charlotte ...

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Dodgers smashed MLB's spending record at $515M in 2025 [View all] Auggie Friday OP

Salary cap anyone? chicoescuela Friday #1

Yes, yes, yes ... Auggie Friday #2

You're right, union will not go for it until competition is way out of control. chicoescuela Saturday #5

Instead of salary caps, we need tax brackets that account for absurdly high salaries. Gore1FL Friday #4

Franchises like Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, and Milwaukee won't survive if the Dodgers continue to spend this recklessly Chasstev365 Friday #3

Not being sarcastic at all...explain how that would make a better competitive balance? I am curious. Capt. America Yesterday #6

Economic Imbalance Chasstev365 Yesterday #7