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Countless dollars are siphoned into the owners’ pockets. Those who argue otherwise, like Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs, claim they can barely break even, even as the Cubs occupy a significant market. It’s apparent that the revenue-sharing model leaves many low-market teams with cash to spare, yet they still refrain from investing in their baseball teams. The statistics show that the Cubs' revenue far surpasses that of lower-performing franchises, contradicting claims of financial strain.