But don't misjudge baseball players. They aren't a narrow-minded group; they can also find inspiration in movies.

The Big G

Doing flawless interpretations of Gordon Gekko in Wall Street, players are giving new meaning to the term "Greed is good." They now charge money to sign autographs.

It is a scene that is worse than a game being played under the lights in Wrigley Field--kids go up to their favorite players with ball, pen and $10 in hand.

Services rendered. Money exchanged.

Increased ticket prices, games on pay-TV and now autographs for sale.

No spontaneity. No genuine appreciation of the fans. Only bigger bank accounts to match the egos.

This was, perhaps, the most disturbing development of the offseason. It not only reflects one player and magnifies his problems, but it underscores the attempt by the baseball hierarchy and players to alienate the fans.

Trash the team. Trash the city. Trash the fans. This is now a requisite for all superstars.

Baseball players aren't perfect. They weren't in Babe Ruth's time, and they're certainly not perfect in our time.

More Money

But signatures for sale prove that not even million-dollar contracts, bonuses, incentives and advertisements satisfy some of today's baseball players.

Baseball players serve as role models, and I guess they need their heroes, too.

But right now, it is hard to determine who has worse judgment--some ballplayers or their fans.