Category: Sports
Tax Rates Matter
November 17th, 2009NY Daily News: Manny Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum says fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. won't happen at Yankee Stadium
"Economically it doesn't make sense," Bob Arum of Top Rank, Pacquiao's promoter, said Tuesday.
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"In New York there's the stat… more »
The Mets Aren't Just Bad... They're Evil
November 16th, 2009Linked by DK: NY Mets embroiled in settlement flap
"The New York Mets will be facilitating activities that directly violate international law and the [US President Barack] Obama administration's call for a freeze in settlement construction, and that a… more »
I Kept Waiting For The Brawl
November 13th, 2009Yankees-Phillies World Series? It Gets Worse.
November 4th, 2009Metsblog: Chat with Mayo, Hyde & Meyers on Mets & Draft
"You’ll notice the Royals and Pirates have been two of the biggest spenders in the last couple of years, giving seven-figure bonuses to kids in rounds three through 10. Instead, the Mets… more »
Bad Year For Bookies
November 4th, 2009Bad NFL teams turn sports books into losers more »
My Sister Is Better Than You
November 1st, 2009Didn't See This One Coming
November 1st, 2009JJ Redick Releasing Rap Album more »
Way Better Than Randy Johnson
November 1st, 2009Yo Yankees?
October 31st, 2009Linked by DK: Yo, Yankees, Phillies have dynastic plans of their own more »
Interesting Umpire Analysis
October 30th, 2009J.C. Bradbury: Overhauling Umpires
Umpires begin their careers the minor leagues, where they earn extremely low wages. Minor league umpire salaries range from $1,800 to $3,400 a month, which translates to about $11,000 to $20,000 for six-months of g… more »