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The motives behind this particular act are complex. Emanuel Class's income from baseball is significant but not astronomical compared to what other star players make. If he was from a less affluent background—say, from the Dominican Republic—his need for quick cash might have overshadowed the potential long-term consequences.
Furthermore, players like Rozier and Château Bilip, who have amassed substantial wealth, still succumb to economic pressures or poor judgment. It suggests that the root cause extends beyond mere greed: it’s about human fallibility and temptation.