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THE POLITICS OF SPRING TRAINING: A GOOD INVESTMENT?
bizofbaseball.com - 10/25/2009
THE POLITICS OF SPRING TRAINING: A GOOD INVESTMENT?
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A Florda Senator recently suggested publicly that the state and local governments should invest in MLB spring training to slow the recent migration of clubs to AZ. The News Service of Florida reported (HT Ballpark Digest ); Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, told the News Service of ...
Cubs To Seek New Spring Training Complex In Mesa
bleedcubbieblue.com - 10/22/2009
Cubs To Seek New Spring Training Complex In Mesa
— bleedcubbieblue.com — More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Derrek Lee signs autographs at Ho Ho Kam Park... in Mesa. By 2012, the Cubs could be training at a new facility in Mesa.  ... (more) Cubs To Seek New Spring Training Complex In Mesa

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POLL: Chicago Cubs execs visited Collier to scout spring training sites, project group forms
naplesnews.com - 10/27/2009
POLL: Chicago Cubs execs visited Collier to scout spring training sites, project group forms
— naplesnews.com — NAPLES— A group was formed four months ago with the purpose of making Collier County the spring... training home for the Chicago Cubs, the Naples Daily News has learned. And that group already has met with the Cubs – both at their headquarters in Wrigley ... (more) POLL: Chicago Cubs execs visited Collier to scout spring ...

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Ricketts Get the Keys, Spring Training Update and Other Notes
thecubreporter.com - 10/28/2009
Ricketts Get the Keys, Spring Training Update and Other Notes
— thecubreporter.com — - The Ricketts family are the new official owners of the Chicago Cubs and will have a... press conference on Friday. Maybe they'll bring a new GM with them. "My family and I are thrilled that this day has finally come and we thank Commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball ... (more) Ricketts Get the Keys, Spring Training Update and Other ...

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Brian Byrnes of OKC Thunder Discusses Building a Brand
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — What do the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs have in common? Yes, they all made it deep into the playoffs last season. Yes, they all have multiple NBA Championships. And, Yes, they are all internationally popular. But, what you probably didn’t guess is that all three of those franchises had lower overall attendance than the 23-game winning Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2008-09 season. The Thunder averaged close to 19,000 fans per game, which is 97.7 percent of total capacity of the Ford Center. Common sense would have even the least savvy NBA fan asking how it’s possible for a team who lost three times more games than it won to outdraw playoff contenders. At least part of the answer lies ...

Alyssa Milano Would Consider Owning a Minor League Team
Sports Bash — I’ve been doing interviews with those in sports business for a while now… Fay Vincent… Bob Costas… Marvin Miller… Kevin Pritchard… Each one has been fascinating in one way or another. But recently, I’ve bumped into the chance to interview a couple of individuals of celebrity status, and it’s been, well… fun. A couple of weeks ago I interviewed chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Emeril Lagasse in Las Vegas for the opening of his “Lagasse Stadium” space at The Palazzo, and today it’s actress, sports fan, and fashionista, Alyssa Milano. Three years ago, Milano approached MLB Properties about marketing a clothing line that would look as good in a boutique as it would at the merchandise stand at the ballpark. ...

NBA Releases Complete Opening Day Rosters for 2009-10 Season
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Moyes Agrees to Sell Bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes to NHL
The Biz of Hockey :: The Business of Sports Network — Jerry Moyes, who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the Phoenix Coyotes in early May, has agreed to sell the club to the NHL. The deal still has to be approved by Judge Redfield T. Baum, who is overseeing the bankruptcy procedure. The deal was reached in Baum’s courtroom as a hearing was taking place, updating the court on the on-going process of selling the club to pay secured creditors. Last month, Baum rejected both the NHL’s and Blackberry co-CEO Jim Balsillie’s bids. His ruling knocked down Balsillie’s bid completely, and said that the NHL’s bid did not satisfy all creditors, namely Moyes and minority owner and former coach Wayne Gretzky. As reported by the AZ Republic, the agreed to sale comes ...

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