Bonser, Kubel lead Twins to victory

The New Mandatory: Integrating Sponsors Into the Game

Kumar posted 4/29/2008 from www.bizofbaseball.com

Oh thank heaven for 7-Eleven! In October 2006, when the c-store retailer announced a new, 3-year sponsorship with the Chicago White Sox, sports sponsors began singing 7-Eleven’s familiar slogan…and for good reason. By integrating its name into the very fabric of the game of baseball (by changing the White Sox’s night game start times to 7:11pm), 7-Eleven changed ...

Nearly All Suites Sold for New Twins Stadium

BillJordaniv posted 4/30/2008 from www.bizofbaseball.com

In one sign that the Twins are about to enjoy considerably more revenues, the Twins have reported that nearly all of the suites in their new stadium are sold out, nearly two years before it opens. As reported by the Minnesota Star Tribune : 47 of the 55 suites at the ballpark are leased — including the 14 most expensive ones — and the team expects them all to be snapped up by ...

White Sox stymied by Bonser, Twins

10,000 Takes found this 4/30/2008 on www.chicagotribune.com

Boof Bonser handcuffed the White Sox over seven innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.

Bonser picks up Twins with victory over White Sox

The Hardball Times found this 4/30/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

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MLB ballpark ratings: Fans vote Dome #26

SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 4/30/2008 on ww3.startribune.com

Sports Illustrated has a rather interesting ranking of all the ballparks in the Majors , as voted upon by the fans in several different categories. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Dome — which will be a-rockin’ in an hour or so for the ...