Whilst masticating on , Scott Zolnoski (1:105/37)
wrote to Ed Grinnell:
SZ> I wasn't sure of the figure, so I guessed low.  HOW can a team 
SZ> averaging 60,000 fans be moved?
Actually, they averaged closer to 70,000.  The Cleveland fans were great - as 
good as the pre-Irsay Colts fans.  The problem was the 50 year old stadium, 
and Art Modell felt the politicians took him for granted when they built a 
new stadium for the Indians (who didn't draw flies) and a new arena for the 
Cavaliers.  So, he took the money and ran.  
SZ> I've never really seen an arguement against the salary cap.  I think 
that, 
SZ> especially with a minimum, it would introduce more parity into the game 
and 
SZ> increase fan interest in places like Milwaukee.  What I can't believe is 
SZ> how competitive the Expos have been, even with their low payroll.  
Perhaps 
Good scouting and drafting.  Money's nice, but has never been shown to buy 
pennants (see Yankees, Orioles of recent vintage, etc.)  *adh*
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