I think it's fine for baseball star Prince Fielder to make $23 million+ per year.

[LuckyTheDog]

But I also think he should pay an income tax rate of 39.6% on taxable income above $379,150, instead of the current rate of 35%.

So, I guess I am a communist.

[louis-t]

1. I don't have a problem with people making a lot of money.

As long as they're not stepping on my neck while doing it.

[Blue_Tires]

2. That contract is gonna be REAL ugly in later years

I hope for the Tigers' sake that this gets them that World Series title...

[notadmblnd]

3. I don't begrudge anyone making money. My problem is the greed and how low the people that have it

will go to avoid paying their fair share.

[zbdent]

4. Hell, don't those baseball team owners understand economics?

I'm sure they could find some kid who would be happy to swing a bat for less than minimum wage ...

[Initech]

5. They don't. The Yankees and Red Sox have more than the rest of the league combined.

Similar to CEO-worker pay ratios in this country. Bill Maher is right : "The baseball playoffs are like the Real Housewives Of Orange County, you have to be a rich b**** just to get in!"

[Ter]

6. That kid won't produce

n/t

[jmowreader]

11. I'm certain they couldn't find some kid who can hit major league pitching for less than minimum wage

There is a hell of a difference between "a kid who is happy to swing a bat" and "a kid who can hit off Felix Hernandez or Mariano Rivera." And you know that.

[gopiscrap]

7. I disagree

I think all income over a million should be taxed at 75% over 500,000 at 40% and over 250,000 at 30%

[raouldukelives]

8. Doesn't faze me in the least.

As long as he doesn't turn around and buy Apple stock with it or in any other company leaving a trail of horror & human suffering in it's wake.
As for sports players and astronomical salaries. Well, I figure at least they are the ones who have the talent and have the potential for injuries. The owners would take it all if the players didn't and I have a hunch those rich bastards love horrible stocks.

[mysuzuki2]

9. I have a different point of view. I don't care how much he makes.

I just don't want him in the American League Central Division. I'm a White Sox fan. I think we're fucked!

[cherokeeprogressive]

10. A most reasoned response.

I'm pissed the Dodgers are in a state of flux and didn't make a bid for his services.