Guests: Tom Goldman
NPR Sports Correspondent
Scott Raab
Writer-at-large with
Esquire Magazine
Ron Rapoport
Columinst with the
Chicago Sun-Times
NPR
Weekend Edition sports commentator
Tony Jackson
Cincinnati Reds beat writer for the
Cincinnati Post
Baseball has never been more popular, but there are economic problems looming. At least half the teams have small payrolls and no hope of reaching the World Series. Some small market teams are hopeful that new stadiums and strong fan support can help keep them financially viable. But if they can't afford $20 million a year superstar salaries, can they ever be truly competitive? Join Juan Williams and guests for a baseball season preview.
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