Spend It Like Beckham

I realize this is slightly out of scope, but soccer star David Beckham has signed a 5-year deal to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. The contract reportedly is worth $250 million. That’s $50 million a year if you’re keeping score at home.

A few points worth noting:

1. Los Angeles is in the United States.
2. Soccer isn’t a terribly popular spectator sport in the United States.
3. Baseball is the United States’ national pastime.
4. The highest paid baseball player, Alex Rodriguez, makes $25.2 million a year.

I’m not passing judgment here, but the next time you think about the outrageous salaries in baseball, be sure to remember Beckham. And also remember that “Galaxy” is a horrible nickname for a sports team.