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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Yeah - I've never had a problem with owners refusing to open their books. I DO think they'd be well served to be transparent among themselves because I don't see a ton of downside there and I see some potential to create a more coordinated front.
But there's no damn way I'd open my books to my staff. It's just going to create confusion and ultimately division. No answer given will be enough because it simply never is.
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It’s a laughable debate since all the major levers of the sports economics are already public. TV deals, merchandising, public subsidies, attendance - and in the expense side, it’s essentially all salaries which we know.
You and I could sit down over nachos and beers and sketch out the Royals P&L. And get about 90% there.