shakedownsports.com - 1/25/2008
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The fantasy sports craze won’t last forever. At some point people will want something that adds even more importance to meaningless sporting events. And by that I mean people will want something that makes games even more exciting to gamble on.
On that note, I introduce you to Indians farmhand Randy Newsom . The 25 year-old pitcher is offering 4% of all his future major league ...
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You, Too, Can Invest In A 25-Year Old Pitcher [Buy Part Of This Man]
Deadspin —
... So here's a clever idea: A minor league baseball player, trying to essentially hedge bets on his career, is offering fans a share of his future salary. It kind of makes sense. ...
Indians Minor Leaguer Newsom Selling Himself Off For $20/Share
Bus Leagues Baseball —
... with a maximum of about $15,000 total being paid out. As noted here, the break even point for this endeavor is career earnings of $1.25 million, which he would likely reach in his third season.
According to the Real Sports Investments web site that has been set up for Newsom, 181 shares have currently been sold.
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Investing in the Unknown
SimonOnSports —
... Feel like investing in something completely chance? Well now you can apparently invest in the future earnings of a minor league baseball player. Purchase a share and you are entitled to a certain percentage of his salary. To be exact Randy ...
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realsportsinvestments.com 1/25/2008 — RSI is currently offering 4% of his future major league salary at the price of $50,000 . RSI is selling shares of Randy Newsom for $20/Share through 2/1/08. 2,500 total shares will be sold. Currently 2,500 , 2,477 , 2,437 , 2,319 Shares available ...
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As he arrived in town on Wednesday before receiving an award from the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission on Thursday, C.C. Sabathia said, "It feels like home." The Indians hope to keep Sabathia home, offering the ace lefty a long-term contract.
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