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Originally Posted by frahse
My view:
1. They slogged through the old system. Why should newcomers have it easier?
2. They became friends with the old publishing elite and are now so designated themselves, and wish to keep the ladder high, and slick to their elevated perches.
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Reason Number one is why the MLBPA, the strongest union in sports, does nothing for minor league players and has actively worked to minimize signing bonuses for young players; to free up more money for the high-profile free agents who survived the "hazing" of the sweat shop minors and proved themselves at the bigs.
A variation of that is probably part of the reason for the hostility towards indies (and their facilitators): "I'm stuck with a predatory contract I had no choice but to sign and they dare flaunt their freedom, control, and 70% take?!"