Blue Jays fire JP Riccardi

[darkcloud4579]

I've opposed a salary cap in baseball, but this thread almost makes me want to advocate for it. Not that my opinion would matter, but...it's pretty compelling evidence, because I just hadn't realized how much salaries exploded over the past decade.

[canadiancreed]

It's almost as if one reason (well one of many) that the Jays have attendence issue is that there's only room for one sport in town. If the Leafs ever get a dynasty going.....well we wont' be worrying about it because the End of Days will be upon us and sports wont' matter too much.

[Le Grande Orange]

Originally Posted by darkcloud4579

I've opposed a salary cap in baseball, but this thread almost makes me want to advocate for it. Not that my opinion would matter, but...it's pretty compelling evidence, because I just hadn't realized how much salaries exploded over the past decade.

The problem isn't really salaries, it's the drastically uneven amount of local revenue generated by clubs. When the Yankees are breaking $309 million in local revenue and the Red Sox $252 million while Baltimore is at $101 million, Toronto at $49 million, and Tampa at $41 million, it would seem rather difficult for the Orioles, Blue Jays, and Rays to compete on a consistent basis when it comes to paying for talent. Revenue sharing helps, but still leaves a considerable gap.

Net of revenue sharing and the luxury tax, Forbes estimated that, in 2008, the Yankees took in $375 million in total revenue; the Red Sox, $269 million; the Orioles, $174 million; the Blue Jays, $172 million, and the Rays, $160 million. That $215 million advantage the Yankees have over the Rays is enough for them to pay for 68 players at the MLB average salary of about $3.2 million.

[Bluenoser]

Originally Posted by canadiancreed

Or Tim Johnson. One year, Winning percentage of .543%..best we've had in one season since 1993.......and I think he wasnt' liked by his players either? (someone please confirm or deny that one, it's been a while)

Johnson was the "Guy" who lied about his military/Vietnam service. Instantly lost all credibility & respect and couldn't be trusted.

The result - "Here you go Tim, this is the door. I hope it hits you in the @ss on the way out you flat faced liar."

[Left-handed Badger]

Originally Posted by BruceM

Johnson was the "Guy" who lied about his military/Vietnam service. Instantly lost all credibility & respect and couldn't be trusted.

The result - "Here you go Tim, this is the door. I hope it hits you in the @ss on the way out you flat faced liar."

Agreed. After hearing of it, I really wanted to punch the son of a b!tch in the mouth.

[canadiancreed]

Originally Posted by BruceM

Johnson was the "Guy" who lied about his military/Vietnam service. Instantly lost all credibility & respect and couldn't be trusted.

The result - "Here you go Tim, this is the door. I hope it hits you in the @ss on the way out you flat faced liar."

OH right ya. We sure know hwo to pick some real winners in TO.