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Beerman
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Beerman
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Local TV deals are going the way of the dinosaur

It's worth noting that both the MLBPA proposal (90%) as well as the Owner proposal (100%) ask for massively pooling media rights deals. Everyone understands that the gravy train days of local RSN contracts are ending. So that part of it is absolutely coming, cap or not.
Posted: 06/02/2026 at 05:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by Freddyburg Hokie)

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This may be a hot take, but why do we need divisions in the NFL?
RoanokeHokie1872 • 06/02/26 09:50 AM ET
if anything get rid of the dumb salary cap, be like MLB.**
section11hokie • 06/02/26 10:36 AM ET
May be going the other way with the next MLB negotiations**
Nova Hokie 95 • 06/02/26 11:09 AM ET
The salary cap is what makes the NFL the most popular league. **
RoswellGAHokie • 06/02/26 11:06 AM ET
I'd argue fantasy football and gambling have contributed more to the
BG Hokie • 06/02/26 01:19 PM ET
Arguable
Beerman • 06/02/26 11:45 AM ET
Big market teams make their fair share of talent assessment and contract...
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 03:53 PM ET
The problem is the word "market"
Beerman • 06/02/26 04:02 PM ET
But for baseball, the size of the fanbase is a direct relationship to...
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 04:14 PM ET
Local TV deals are going the way of the dinosaur ◄
Beerman • 06/02/26 05:00 PM ET
If MLB wanted to go the same route the NFL has gone with its TV deal, then
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 04:42 PM ET
Ugh, the Mets. Thanks for reminding me.**
Brown Water • 06/02/26 01:40 PM ET
I believe a fair number of owners would say that what the Dodgers are
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 12:13 PM ET
Also...
Beerman • 06/02/26 01:52 PM ET
I found this ESPN article which had an interesting take to the following
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 02:01 PM ET
Surely
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:08 PM ET
Revenue sharing is really the key for competitive balance....
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 03:57 PM ET
The owners' proposal includes a floor, FWIW
Beerman • 06/02/26 04:03 PM ET
I did notice that the players proposal includes some substantial
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 04:15 PM ET
I think the value of the Padres sale surprised a lot of people because
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 02:21 PM ET
Major pro sports franchise is a very scarce resource
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:37 PM ET
Big owners vs. Small owners is a thing
Beerman • 06/02/26 01:49 PM ET
I disagree nobody was talking about salary caps when the Yankees won 5 WS
section11hokie • 06/02/26 01:03 PM ET
The Yankees' payroll in 1949-1953 was a lot different than it is today even
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 01:54 PM ET
Deferred salaries often require escrow
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:04 PM ET
Even if the Dodgers have their ducks in a row today to be able to agree
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 02:15 PM ET
Again, the Dodgers are different
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:45 PM ET
Even if the Dodgers and Mets owners are a lot more wealthy than the rest
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 04:33 PM ET
/shrug
Beerman • 06/02/26 05:16 PM ET
The owners should have an idea on how much they are willing to commit to
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 06:52 PM ET
Because sports needs rivalries
Beerman • 06/02/26 10:18 AM ET
This ... as a long-time Redskins fan, I still despise the Cardinals
WestyHokie • 06/02/26 12:23 PM ET
TY for using the real name of the team, as die hard fan of the Cowboys
section11hokie • 06/02/26 01:07 PM ET
I cannot stand "Commanders" ... prefer Red Wolves
WestyHokie • 06/04/26 08:49 AM ET
Very true I strongly dislike the Bills, the Jets and the Patriots so much
jdkhokie • 06/02/26 11:10 AM ET
Regional rivalries that play each other twice a year are pretty cool IMO. **
BG Hokie • 06/02/26 10:16 AM ET
Given that each NFL team has a different "value" in terms of home ticket
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 10:12 AM ET