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MLB, Reader Survey 2011
Published November 28, 2011, Page 23
Most effective MLB team owner
| Hal Steinbrenner (New York Yankees) | 21.9% |
| Bill Giles/David Montgomery (Philadelphia Phillies) | 14.5% |
| John Henry/Tom Werner (Boston Red Sox) | 14.5% |
| Nolan Ryan (Texas Rangers) | 12.8% |
Respondents: 1,346
Will Bud Selig sign an extension to remain MLB commissioner beyond 2012?
| Yes | 52.1% |
| No | 34.8% |
| No opinion | 13.1% |
Respondents: 1,320
Will Frank McCourt own the Los Angeles Dodgers this time next year?
| No | 81.2% |
| Yes | 10.8% |
| No opinion | 8.0% |
Note: Since the close of the Reader Survey, Los Angeles Dodgers owner
Frank McCourt has agreed to a court-supervised sale of the franchise.
Respondents: 1,311
Most troubled MLB franchise
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 63.0% |
| New York Mets | 15.0% |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 11.9% |
| Oakland A’s | 8.2% |
Respondents: 1,317
Least effective MLB team owner
| Frank McCourt (Los Angeles Dodgers) | 32.5% |
| Fred Wilpon (New York Mets) | 9.8% |
| Peter Angelos (Baltimore Orioles) | 9.3% |
| Bob Nutting (Pittsburgh Pirates) | 6.5% |
Respondents: 1,346
MLB team that has shown the most innovation in its business practices
| Boston Red Sox | 14.6% |
| New York Yankees | 13.3% |
| San Francisco Giants | 10.1% |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 7.9% |
Respondents: 1,346
Sponsor that does the best job activating around MLB
| Anheuser-Busch | 34.7% |
| MasterCard | 12.9% |
| Chevrolet | 8.9% |
| State Farm | 8.8% |
| Bank of America | 8.5% |
Respondents: 1,289
