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Players expressed how jealousy exists in other sports toward baseball's structure. In their view, current trends indicate that owners can afford to make significant investments in talent if they choose to. The notion of "parity"—where success is shared more equally among all teams—was challenged, with suggestions that owners should focus on elevating their own franchises rather than reducing the competitiveness of others.
Owner Committee Dynamics
The conversation turned to the role of the owners' executive committee and notable players like John Fisher, who was critiqued for his decision-making track record. Observers were left wondering about the impact such ownership may have on the franchise's future direction, particularly in regard to salary cap discussions.