Quote of the Day
"It's pretty disgusting, but I'm not surprised. But you know, if I don't buy them, there are at least 1,000 people who will."
--Red Sox season-ticket holder Jon Freedman, on the team’s ticket price increases for the ’08 season (BOSTON GLOBE, 11/15).
Top Stories
Cleaning Agent
In a development that is being called a "tremendous hit" and an "embarrassment" to agent Scott Boras, Alex Rodriguez is back at the bargaining table with the Yankees. Boras is reportedly not directly involved in the negotiations, which are expected to result in a new contract for Rodriguez imminently. Beyond Boras, the story is replete with intriguing angles: While one report says the third party Rodriguez reached out to the Yankees through was "common friends at Goldman Sachs," another says it was Mitch Modell; also, the reasons for Rodriguez' change of heart range from his efforts to repair his image to concern for his business interests; finally, the Yankees holding firm in their stance with Rodriguez is seen as a sign of strength for the new Yankees regime.
A-Rod Talking To Yanks
No Jacket Required
Nike reaches deal to sell Starter brand to Iconix Group for $60M.
Swinging For The Fences
Revenue growth, cash flow indicate a healthy Braves organization under Liberty Media, could portend increased payroll.
Red Dawn
Red Sox to start next season in Japan against A’s, announce 9% average ticket price increase at Fenway.
Buck-Eye State
Arbitrator rules FSN Ohio carriage fees must be lowered due to loss of Indians rights.
The Unsweet 16
Gazelle Group sees opportunity for new men’s college basketball postseason tourney to compete with NIT in March.
Seattle Slew
Newly-announced MLS expansion team already draws over 3,000 season-ticket deposits.
Yes, Dear
THE DAILY goes One-On-One with legendary announcer Marv Albert.
