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What Could the Globe Life Naming Rights Be Worth to the Texas Rangers?
UPDATE: According to several sources, the naming rights deal has an AAV of approx. $5 million. That would place total value at approx. $50 million Today, the Texas Rangers announced that they had...
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TOMS: Why MLB is Thriving.... and Dying
Earlier this winter I listened to a sports radio segment where 2 Toronto sports pundits attempted to explain the seemingly counter - intuitive news that MLB annual revenues have climbed to upwards of...
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FOX Releases 2014 MLB Broadcast Schedule; Blackouts Eased
FOX Sports today announced their 2014 MLB broadcast schedule, and with it, fans will see a several changes compared to year’s prior, including changes to the blackout policy. As part of the new...
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Download a Detailed Spreadsheet of All 180 MLB Salary Arbitration Players for...
A note from the author… They say, better late than never, but I’ve never believed in that. This data should have been published long ago (after all, salary arbitration is completed near the end of...
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10 Reasons To Rethink MLB Free Agent Contracts, And Lessons In Economic...
With MLB revenues increasing, clubs are taking more risks with contract amounts, and more importantly, lengths As we roll up on the start of the 2014 MLB regular season, the inevitable questions begin...
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Ballpark Considering Hot Dog Flavored Cocktail
It seems nothing is beyond reality when it comes to concession offerings at the ballpark these days. Whether it’s a $25 corn dog from the Arizona Diamondbacks or the $40 hot dog that was available as...
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MLB.com Releases RBI Baseball 14 for Xbox 360, PS3, and iOS Devices
When it comes to video games, like movies, reboots can come with a mixed bag. On one hand, we’re happy to rekindle a beloved title, but updating it can come with that purist mantra, “Don’t mess with a...
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Current MLB to Portland Effort Big on Dreams, Short on Answers
“The A’s have a problem. Baseball has a problem. Portland is the solution.” I’m talking with long-time Portland business associate, Lynn Lashbrook. Since 2000, he and I have been in steady contact...
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Forbes: You Don’t Want to Admit It, But Donald Sterling Is Good For Sports...
It’s not often that I pump out a column that reaches far deeper than sports, and instead, asks uncomfortable questions that each of us need to face, but that was the attempt for Forbes on Tuesday. For...
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What Happened To The Biz of Baseball?
Hello, it's me. Yes, it's been an exceptionally long time since I've posted to The Biz of Baseball. For those that follow my comings and going via Twitter @BizballMaury or via my Facebook page, you'll...
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