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Originally Posted by Zephyrus
Every ball player who cares more about money than the game itself.
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While I assume you're just screwing around, there are people who think like this, and it is pretty ridiculous tbh.
The idea that players who want to be Yankees "don't care about the game itself" is pretty absurd, considering that the Yankees are the most important franchise in the games history, and, as well all know, the sports most decorated franchise, being not only the team with the most championships, but the team most represented in the Hall of Fame- and the only team represented at each position in the Hall. To quote Jackie MacMullan of the
Boston Globe, the Yankees have "made excellence their brand". Players see that and they want to be a part of it. If anything, a desire to play for the Yankee shows a greater appreciation for the games history.
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Originally Posted by Zephyrus
True, but money is still a major factor. The fact that they win a lot and get lots of attendance is what makes the team more money, and thus bigger potential salaries for players. Not that people playing for the Sox aren't at fault.
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Well, obviously. The big market teams with a lot of money are always going to have an easier time attracting players. However, the "aura and mystique" factor really can't be ignored. It's a significant draw. That is not to say that their ability to spend more is not a distinct advantage- because obviously it is- but it is far from being the only reason guys want to be on the team.
And it's not only the big, rich star players who talk about how being a Yankee is special. The bench warmers feel it, too.
*Crying eagle*
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