Money money money. That's what makes the world go round, right? Well you could definitely make this argument in modern day sports. Take for example the current free agent situation of Cliff Lee. Cliff Lee is being pursued by many different teams, all in which are looking to make a deal with the lefty pitcher. The problem is, how much money can we afford to offer this guy? While having to pay other players, staff, and bills for usage of the the field, etc. How can you afford to pay these salaries to high demand athletes. Can this relate to power once again? Do the athletes virtually have all power in their control over teams, based on the price they are requesting to be payed?
In a way the athletes do have the power by setting a number that they require to even think about joing a team yet on the other hand they can't set their standards too high. Meaning the player has to see how teams value his skill and start there. Even if you are the best player in the league, you still have a limit because any given team has to fill the 25 man roster set in baseball.
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