Assignment:
First, read the journal article by Naghshband, Yousefi, Etemad, and Morad.
Then, after reading, focus on this paragraph: Mizak et al showed a dramatic decrease in competitive balance of Major League Baseball (MLB) since 1990 and America showed the highest decrease. As well, the lowest competitive balance was observed in Eastern Union of American League between 1998 and 2003 (Mizak et al., 2007). Eckard showed a decrease in competitive balance of AL and an increase in NL between 1975 and 1999 (Eckard, 2001). Zimbalist concluded that the NBA was the most imbalanced league among the five American professional leagues. He also, in his book (May the Best Team Win, Baseball Economies and Public Policy), noted that competitive balance gradually increased in MLB between 1903 and 1950 (Zimbalist, 2002) (p. 675).
Next, answer the Discussion Question:
Do you agree or disagree with Naghshband, Yousefi, Etemad, and Morad's statements.
Why? or Why Not?
Provide examples of what the authors are discussing and what variables may have contributed to their statements.