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Old 12-26-2023, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Seven View Post
I think it has partially to do with the fact that the NPB has closed the gap somewhat in terms of talent to the Major Leagues, the seasoning that Yammamoto has, and the fact that he's been so dominant in the NPB.

That being said, 12 years 325 million for a guy that has never thrown a single major league pitch is ridiculous. I'm all for the players being paid fairly, but the salaries have completely jumped the shark. Hell quite frankly everything has when it comes to money, with our national pastime.
Nobody is forcing anyone to pay the obscene prices for tickets and merchandise, or to watch the games.
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