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Old 02-17-2012, 03:09 PM   #57
pylon
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Originally Posted by kirant View Post
I think the biggest part may be the difference in star treatment...some MLB and NBA star contracts are through the roof compared to the NHL.
Yep, MLB has three 1/4 BILLION dollar contracts on the books now I believe.

Edit:

Almost, but Prince Fielder ruins the stat:

1. Alex Rodriguez Yankees 2008 10 years, $275 million
2. Albert Pujols Angels 2012 10 years, $254 million
3. Prince Fielder Tigers 2012 9 years, $214 million

Last edited by pylon; 02-17-2012 at 03:13 PM.
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