Chapter
The Perception of Salaries in Professional Sports
04:22 - 09:54 (05:32)
The perception of salaries in professional sports can vary greatly depending on the perspective one has when looking at the numbers. For example, while one person may see the vast difference in salaries between players and think it unfair, another may see it as a challenge to build a successful team while staying within budget constraints.
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The podcast explores the talent and curiosity of a writer who covers various subjects including sports, finance, and pandemics, and how his ability to articulate his thoughts makes him relatable to his audience.
04:22 - 06:13 (01:51)
Summary
The podcast explores the talent and curiosity of a writer who covers various subjects including sports, finance, and pandemics, and how his ability to articulate his thoughts makes him relatable to his audience.
ChapterThe Perception of Salaries in Professional Sports
Episode"Michael Lewis"
PodcastSmartLess
In this podcast, the guest praises the author, Michael Lewis, for finding unique and interesting perspectives in his sports-related books, such as highlighting the importance of the left tackle position in football or the alternative strategies used by Billy Bean in baseball.
06:13 - 07:09 (00:56)
Summary
In this podcast, the guest praises the author, Michael Lewis, for finding unique and interesting perspectives in his sports-related books, such as highlighting the importance of the left tackle position in football or the alternative strategies used by Billy Bean in baseball. The host asks the guest how he finds these stories and what draws him to them.
ChapterThe Perception of Salaries in Professional Sports
Episode"Michael Lewis"
PodcastSmartLess
The pay gap between baseball players on different teams results in a question of whether there's class resentment in baseball.
07:09 - 09:54 (02:45)
Summary
The pay gap between baseball players on different teams results in a question of whether there's class resentment in baseball. The Yankees and A's, for example, have a drastic difference in their budget for players.