Wednesday, February 15, 2006

It really is Christmas in February

First Steelers win the Super Bowl, then I get a raise (hey that is big news based on the raise frequency of my last job), then I get a great birthday present, and now this:

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank continues to pursue a purchase of the Braves. Blank's representatives have had a series of meetings and discussions with Time Warner about the baseball team, the most recent on Tuesday. Blank has been informed of Time Warner's asking price for the team -- believed to be slightly upward of $400 million -- and talks with him are more advanced than with any other prospective purchaser, sources said. He has not agreed to the asking price or yet made a counteroffer. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Teams shouldn't be owned huge corporations. I understand that in most cases one owner doesn't own a team but people like Time Warner, Fox, or Disney shouldn't own teams. They're more worried about bottom line and less about winning. When Ted owned the team they wouldn't let every free agent and his mother skip town. Good stuff :)

3 comments:

TheGirard said...

isn't chippa still a brave?

Jason said...

Yes, the Braves have absolutely sucked since Time Warner took over. I can see why you're so concerned. They're an embarassment to baseball.

Mkae said...

Wait. You got a raise? Has anyone at corporate ever MET you?

:)

Congrats man!!! Hey everyone, Mr. Money is buying at GAMA!!!