Is it fair for these players to be making the serious money they make?

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Using http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-do-baseball-players-make-so-much/ I will answer the question whether it’s fair or not for these players to make the series amount of money they make.

Thesis: After reading this article, I learned that why baseball players make more than a school teacher or a paramedic is because of the players agents. Players need an intelligent mind and hard working man behind their contracts in order to get the best outcome as possible. An example of a successful sports agent is Scott Boras. He has brought some of the most underrated players to life with large and jaw dropping contracts, as well as making the big names receive the contracts they deserve like Alex Rodriguez, Johnny Damon and Barry Zito. These men are put on national television and are entertainment for the world, many people still may not think these men deserve the amount of money they are making but they sure do have the people and strong union to back them up.

Analysis: After reading this article, I would honestly have to agree with the amount of money these players are making. I do understand though when some people are furious with the unbelievable amount of money they are making just to play a game, when these people are working day in and day out to support their families doing a more difficult task and not making as nearly as much, but when you really look into things, it makes sense.  These players are constantly traveling from city to city every week, always being away from their families, and not to mention that a professional baseball season is 162 games long. Other then their agents, these men are having their jerseys sold to fans, name being exposed on television and video games and being sponsored by shoes, clothing companies etc., so with all of that going for them, the money tends to add up quick. People also love their baseball, fans will travel from all around the country to watch their favorite team play.

Future Research: In my next blog post, I will find out what other professional sports salaries are compared to the MLB. Big names in other sports like Lebron James, Derrick Rose, and Aaron Rodgers are at the top of their league, but are they making the kind of money big names in 
baseball are making?