Why are sports teams so eager to dump or trade players...?

Question

that already have multi million dollar contracts and seem to be favored among fans? How and why does management do that?

Answer 1

Several reasons come to mind..........They're not producing what the team needs or living up to those multi million dollar contracts......... Fan favorites don't count with owners or coaches..........They don't get along within their own team causing dissention amongst team members.........Their personal lives are getting played up in the world of the media and it reflects bad on the team because the media only puts focus on the bad things........Take A-Rod, for instance........He doesn't produce during the playoffs, he's got 7 shrinks that he sees and I'm surprised that he'll be wearing a Yankee uniform next season........Bonds doesn't get along with anyone on his own team and is the most hated player by his peers........Drugs play a part as well and not just steroids.........That's the way I've always seen it..............CAT

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Answer 2

Why should be the first question, usually players when traded are done so close to mid season when the team that they're on most likely will not make the post season. If the player is in the last year of his contract his team would rather get something in return for him rather than letting him hit the free agent market and getting nothing. Most times the player will go to a contender that will help their chances of making a championship run. The only other reason why is if a player becomes a problem with either the manager, the team or the community these players are notably diagnosed with what most call T.O. attitude, it effects one's ability to play a part in a team effort.

Finally How, this is pretty simple as long as a player doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract he is fair game for dealing to any ballclub. Even if they have the clause, the player has the option to waive it if he so chooses.

Answer 3

This is just a game of monopoly for these owners. Imagine what an owner and the organization is worth if they can afford to pay these exhorbent salaries! Sometimes it comes down to, "I'll trade ya Boardwalk and Baltic for Kentucy and New York Ave and $500!"

But I agree, sometimes it makes absolutely no sense. What gets me is that the majority of the players have no loyalty to the team or the city or its fans! "Where have you gone Kirby Puckett?" "...Cal Ripken?" I would love to hear a player hold a press conference and tell the world, "I've just signed a contract worth $50 millon less than the Yankees were willing to pay just to stay in Kansas City because I think I owe it to the fans and to this beautiful city and I think I can live on $10 million a year for the next 5 years - thank you very much!!!"

God Bless America!

Answer 4

Sometimes the multimillion dollar contracts turn out to be giant flops by the end of the contract, even if the players are favored by the fans. The idea in all sports is to win...and if a trade of a player will help the team to win it's probably worth it. I couldn't agree with you more...some trades make sense to help the team but sometimes it seems like teams make trades just to be making a trade. Unfortunately the number of Barry Larkins (19 years with Cincinnatti), Carl Yaztremski's (22 years with Boston), and Cal Ripkin Jr's (20 years with Baltimore) is decreasing in sports.

Answer 5

It's the business side of sports.

Can the team get young talent at a fraction of the cost. Does management just want to trim payroll down so he can get more profit. Is the player just worth that money anymore.

Answer 6

Because all anyone cares about today in baseball is winning and getting more zero's on their paychecks. They just aren't satisfied that they're playing one of the best games in the world in the highest level AND getting paid to do it. I still have to pay other people to play the game.

Answer 7

all comes down to the almighty dollar. those who play well will bring in the crowds. the bigger names the bigger profits.