Major-league players might say there is not a problem with the disparity between markets. Well, take a look at the major offseason free agent signings of the Reds and Yankees and see for yourself.

Cincinnati Reds
       Re-signed Jose Rijo, rhp, to a minor-league contract
        Re-signed Joey Hamilton, rhp, to a $500,000, minor-league contract

New York Yankees
       Signed Steve Karsay, rhp, Atlanta, to a $22.25 million, four-year contract
        Signed Jason Giambi, 1b, Oakland, to a $120 million, seven-year contract
        Signed Rondell White, of, Chicago Cubs, to a $10 million, two-year contract
        Re-signed Sterling Hitchcock, lhp, to a $12 million, two-year contract
        Re-signed Luis Sojo, 2b, to a $350,000 minor-league contract
        Signed David Wells, lhp, Chicago White Sox, to a $7 million, two-year contract

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