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Franco emphasizes that solutions like a salary floor could ensure competitiveness among all teams rather than capping spending. She advocates for greater accountability among owners who fail to invest in their teams, highlighting notable low-spending franchises like the Pittsburgh Pirates. The complexity of negotiations surrounding any potential cap or floor further complicates the issue, as differing motives arise between small and large market teams.
The podcast closes with a reflection on the upcoming collective bargaining agreement discussions and a proposed approach to better align deferred payments with luxury tax calculations, a suggestion that might alleviate some concerns while incentivizing teams to spend more responsibly.