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Do Fans WANT a Salary Cap? (Poll Reaction)
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:00 MLB Draft Reform
9:35 The Athletic Fan Survey
16:27Spending Disparity Between Teams
21:50 Salary Caps and Floors
29:00 Who Benefits From a Cap?
30:20 How Much Do People Care?
34:25 Is MLB More or Less Competitive Than NFL, NBA, and NHL?
39:40 Does Your Team Have a Better Chance to Win With a Cap?
42:40 What If a Cap Meant You Have to Trade Your Star Away?
44:40 Final Questions
49:30 Will MLB Miss Games in 2027?
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