5. NO STATE INCOME TAX: You hear this all the time about states like Texas and Florida, that their free agent pitches have a built in competitive advantage. Here's my question; in cap-centric leagues like the NBA, NHL and NFL, I wonder why this loophole wouldn't be closed. In my opinion, the cap is set up to 'level the playing field' and teams in states that have a distinct advantage with the net income equation have the upper hand. Not sure if this has ever been considered but my thought is based upon this advantage - why don't the leagues set the cap based upon what the money means on the back end in net income per team, so it's equal. In 98 per cent of the cases you're dealing with players that are in the highest taxable tax bracket in their state or Country, so why not do the research and base the cap number (which is equal) to the after tax value in each market and even the cap that way. Again, I'm not sure if it's ever been discussed or if it even makes any sense, I'm just thinking out loud. It's probably too complicated an issue to work on but for the life of me I can't tell you why those teams in tax friendly states gain a major advantage. It's an issue for minds much greater than mine (not saying much there!) to figure out.
Taken from Jack Armstrongs five thoughts on tsn.ca
