Good to see Hank’s proving Mr. Tony correct.

I read that Selig shot down an attempt by Fox to loan money to the Dodgers… good, it kind of weirds me out that a network would do that.

i really hate to say this, but hank’s 100% correct.

It’s not the American way.

That’s right – the American way is to ride your dad’s coattails to a life of luxury.

i really hate to say this, but hank’s 100% correct.

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why do you “hate to say this”

i really hate to say this, but hank’s 100% correct.

Huh? So in his mind, the only markets that should have teams are top 10 markets? Are NY, CHI and LA going to have 4 baseball teams? Because I seriously doubt the owners would be cool with contracting 10-12 small market baseball teams.

read that Selig shot down an attempt by Fox to loan money to the Dodgers… good, it kind of weirds me out that a network would do that.

Fox used to own the Dodger before selling to the McCourts.

And I don’t disagree with Hank, however he does need to stfu.

I understand what Hank is saying, you have to have teams to play against to make money though, and there is a limit on the number of ‘major’ markets.

TBL…i hate to say it because the indians are one of the teams he’s talking about. the dolans either can’t afford or are unwilling to invest in the indians’ success.

I understand what Hank is saying, you have to have teams to play against to make money though, and there is a limit on the number of ‘major’ markets.

/fuck moderation

Hank’s comments make me think, exactly what are “minor markets”?

The unfair part is when small market teams take the revenue sharing and don’t put it into the team and put it towards profit. I’d be pissed if I ran a team that basically paid for another team to profit.

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why do you “hate to say this”

Again, what is Hank’s dream scenario for MLB? A league of 10 teams in the 10 biggest markets where revenue wouldn’t be a problem? Or keeping all of the teams, but moving them to larger markets so LA, NY, CHI, etc. each have 4 teams? How do either of those options make any sense? How are you guys okay with this? (TBL, Spence)

i really hate to say this, but hank’s 100% correct.

right, but this is baseball. the baseball economy is not the same thing as the American economy.

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Wait, I thought you were all about the salary cap…why do you agree with this?

Hank’s comments make me think, exactly what are “minor markets”?

The Twins. Contract ’em!

The unfair part is when small market teams take the revenue sharing and don’t put it into the team and put it towards profit. I’d be pissed if I ran a team that basically paid for another team to profit.

yeah, but just as it’s the right of the yankees and red sox to spend spend spend on FA’s, it’s the right of the smaller market teams to not spend spend spend.

Hank’s comments make me think, exactly what are “minor markets”?

The entire state of Florida.

The unfair part is when small market teams take the revenue sharing and don’t put it into the team and put it towards profit. I’d be pissed if I ran a team that basically paid for another team to profit.

That was the Marlins.

badger…im not ok with either of those scenarios, but these cheap ass owners like the ones in florida and pittsburgh and cleveland and kansas city are making jokes of themselves. they’re not owning these teams in the spirit of competition and it’s not right that the yanks and sawx and other bigger market teams keep em afloat.

im an indians fan…i remember how great it was when dick jacobs owned the team and poured money into the talent, but the dolans are flat out lying to our faces, but won’t invest more into payroll as long as they’re getting those sweet yankee greenbacks.

The Twins. Contract ‘em!

You’re just bitter they have a great new stadium, and now they’re spending money. And you have….The Cell

badger…im not ok with either of those scenarios, but these cheap ass owners like the ones in florida and pittsburgh and cleveland and kansas city are making jokes of themselves. they’re not owning these teams in the spirit of competition and it’s not right that the yanks and sawx and other bigger market teams keep em afloat.

im an indians fan…i remember how great it was when dick jacobs owned the team and poured money into the talent, but the dolans are flat out lying to our faces, but won’t invest more into payroll as long as they’re getting those sweet yankee greenbacks.

/moderation’d

Bob Nutting is going to be pissed about this. Hank is trying to destroy his business model.

If your business fails it fails it shouldn’t be propped up by more successful businesses…

yeah, but just as it’s the right of the yankees and red sox to spend spend spend on FA’s, it’s the right of the smaller market teams to not spend spend spend.

It is their right but its not good for the overall MLB product. Like someone pointed out earlier whats good for the American economy isn’t necessarily good for a business such as the MLB. The NFL and NHL have it figured out.

badger…im not ok with either of those scenarios, but these cheap ass owners like the ones in florida and pittsburgh and cleveland and kansas city are making jokes of themselves. they’re not owning these teams in the spirit of competition and it’s not right that the yanks and sawx and other bigger market teams keep em afloat.

Totally agree.. but that’s the systems fault. Hank should take it up with MLB.