I used to be a real baseball fanatic. I can tell you the names, numbers and positions played by the members of the 69 Mets. It used to be a team. Their used to be camaraderie; now the guy who is your teammate today is your opposition tomorrow.
Yes they are overpaid -- it's all about money. And to overpay them the costs of seats, concessions, and souvenirs have skyrocketed.