I might be wrong but I believe the Dodgers are paying a 110% penalty with Tucker so he’s basically cost them $120m per year.
The economics of the sport are completely broken. No team, including the Yankees can afford to give a 5 WAR player that contract. The Dodgers are only able to do it...
And simultaneously believe Powell is politically driven (which I don’t deny is likely) but also these federal indictments and threats to fire him aren’t politically motivated (clearly they are).
Seems to me he’s been right on the curve if he’s help drop inflation from 3% to 2% this year (based on thethe approved metrics) while overseeing strong job growth.
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The economy is booming. Inflation is under control (2%). Jobs for natives have never been better.
What is Powell doing wrong (as Fed Chair)
Do you really not see the downside of government putting its thumb on the scale (with respect to taking direct interest in choosing winners in a market economy).