Stee-Rike Four! What's Wrong with the Business of Baseball?

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The 1994 baseball strike highlighted the fragile intersection of sports and economics, prompting fans to reconsider the business aspects of their beloved game. This book addresses key topics such as player salaries, revenue-sharing, luxury taxes, and the implications of taxpayer support for teams. It demystifies complex economic concepts like salary arbitration and baseball's antitrust exemption, making them accessible to readers without a formal economics background. Through clear explanations, it explores the impact of these factors on the future of baseball.