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A state senator says changes in baseball--not a new stadium--would help the St. Louis Cardinals.
Johnathan Woodward has more from Jefferson City.
Senator Sarah Steelman of Rolla is introducing a resolution that calls for reforms within Major League Baseball--or else no funding for stadiums in Missouri.
Steelman says baseball needs to implement more revenue sharing and salary caps to stay competitive--rather than ask for new stadiums.
Steelman's resolution would urge--but not require--a moratorium on state funding of stadium projects until the big leagues make such reforms.
Steelman says she won't support the Cardinals stadium bill--and hasn't ruled out a filibuster.
In Jefferson City, Johnathan Woodward.
A state senator says the Cardinals shouldn't get any statemoney for a stadium unless the major leagues change their ways.
Johnathan Woodward has more from Jefferson City.
Senator Sarah Steelman of Rolla is introducing a resolution that calls for economic reforms in Major League Baseball--such as salary caps and more revenue sharing.
The proposed resolution says if those reforms aren't made--Missouri shouldn't pay for any stadium projects.
Steelman says she wants to make it clear that reforms in baseball would have the most impact on the Cardinal's future:
Steelman says she will not support the Cardinals stadium bill.
In Jefferson City, Johnathan Woodward.
A state senator says until Major League Baseball reforms itself, the Cardinals shouldn't get any money from the state.
Johnathan Woodward has more from Jefferson City.
Senator Sarah Steelman of Rolla is introducing a resolution that calls for a moratorium on state funding of stadium projects.
Steelman says economic reforms in baseball--such as more revenue sharing and salary caps--are the key to making teams successful.
Until baseball tackles that issue--Steelman says money for stadium should be out of the question:
Steelman says she will not support the Cardinals stadium bill in the Senate.
In Jefferson City, Johnathan Woodward.