Is it bedtime for America's pastime? In recent years, action on and
off the diamond has left some fans predicting baseball's imminent
death - or claiming to have already attended the funeral. This book
refutes those claims with an in-depth look at baseball then and
now. Comparing the baseball of the 1950s to the game of today, this
author examines the widespread dissatisfaction with major league
baseball, considers how modern teams differ from those of the past,
and reflects on whether professional baseball remains a truly
competitive sport. Excessive salaries, player movement and the
evolution of the draft are all up for discussion, as is the Wild
Card playoff format and how it has affected the overall
competition. Tables show statistics on salaries, league attendance
and the correlation between winning percentages and payroll.
Appendices offer details on market size and attendance regressions.
The facts and figures add up to a win for the long-lasting appeal
of baseball.
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