The gov't intervention you reference at the turn of the last century that solved all the labor problems is a direct ancestor of the player's union and the working salaries (outrageous bonuses for new players) you complain about now. You can't have it both ways. Either you agree to direct gov't regulation in your economics (See GM, Bank of America) or you don't (See Ford, USAA).
Bottom line: why do we care what these guys make? It is none of our business. If you argue that it is imperative for the world to know & restrict what Strasburg's bonus will be this year, then it is equally imperative for you to publicize your compensation package for society's approval & accept a potential restriction of your income.