Word was leaked this week of a potential Major League Baseball realignment proposal, one that reportedly has the endorsement of commissioner Bud Selig.
According to various reports, teams could change divisions, depending on geography and desire to contend.
For example, it has been reported that a team like Tampa Bay, with all of its fine young talent, could move to the AL Central in a given season if a team in that division wished to move to the East. The idea is that the Rays would benefit from not having to compete against the Yankees and Red Sox, both of which have exponentially higher payrolls and more financial resources with which to assemble a team.
The school of thought is that an AL Central team that isn't expected to contend might want to move to the East, given that more games against New York and Boston might result in increases in attendance and revenue.
In short, the idea stinks to high heaven. If Selig really wants to deal with the financial restraints facing some small-market teams, it's time to consider the institution of a salary cap.
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