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As the conversation turned towards potential future changes in MLB, Passan expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a salary cap being implemented. While acknowledging that salary caps have proven effective in other leagues to foster parity, he highlighted that simply creating restrictions does not address the deeper, systemic issues within baseball and its financial framework.
Baseball’s current system presents challenges for small-market teams who struggle to invest competitively, creating a sense of resignation among some franchises. For a healthier league, Passan suggested that there must also be incentives for lower-revenue teams to step up their spending efforts rather than relying solely on the larger markets to adjust.