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- The Smell of Spring and BaseballEvery Year baseball enthusiasts anticipate the beginning of spring training and the.... well, you know, the home team may just win this year and etc.
- 5 Ways to Fix Major League BaseballBaseball is losing ground among younger fans. Here are 5 ways (certain to upset traditionalists) for the sport to fix itself, including the radical ideas of shortening the season and installing a salary cap.
Basic Economics for Selling on EBayThis guide uses basic principles from economics to justify many of the claims by others, and offers additional insight on how to structure shipping costs, describe listings, and use other auctions for similar products to maximize your value.
The Economics of BoxingHow can Oscar De La Hoya rake in $150 million in one night of boxing while the American Economy is tanking? The secrets lie in the balance of boxing economics.- Moneyball: the Art of Winning the Unfair Game of BaseballMoneyball is a book of change; the change between traditional baseball ideals and the new sabermetric view of baseball. However, Moneyball is also the story of one man’s redemption and his quest to change baseball.
- Beyond the Dollar Value of Classic Baseball CardsCard collecting introduced me to the history of baseball. Here I found something beyond cardboard pictures. I found legends worth admiring for the values they demonstrated.
- Baseball Brainiacs and Other Intelligent AthletesAn overview of some of the many intellectual sportsmen. Most are active players but some former are included. Includes those who attended Ivy League schools, some who majored in physics, ones with aspirations of medical school, and more.
Bowie Kuhn: The Fifth Commissioner of BaseballA biography of of former Major League Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn- The Current State of Baseball EconomicsRead this is you are a fan of Major League Baseball.
Tim McCarver: Pro Baseball's PanglossTim McCarver continues his career as a top TV broadcaster despite his penchant for fantasy, distortion, team bias and bumbling predictions that immediately turn out to be wrong. That he continues to broadcast in the postseason is inexplicable, if not a downrigh scandal.- BEND OVER and TAKE it like a FANThe trials and tribulations battling collusion to get a lousy baseball game ticket!
- Baseball Labor Relations: Anti-Trust Exemptions & the Reserve ClauseBaseball has had a tumultuous history with its labor relations, largely because of how baseball has been handled with regard to anti-trust law.
- The Crisis of Our National Pastime: Major League Baseball in the 21st CenturyThe game we cherished as kids is being steadily pushed to the sidelines of American society. Baseball's slow downfall can be attributed to a perceived loss of the innocence the game commanded in its glory years.
- Hume- Morality and the Greatest GoodAn essay about the works of Hume and the concept of morality in his view of society
Throw the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox All Out!Man, I hate it when Yankees fans, Mets fans, and Red Sox fans act like five-year-olds and forget there are 27 other baseball teams.- Marvin Miller and Pete Rose Deserve Hall of FameThere are two men besides Shoeless Joe Jackson, who have Hall of Fame credentials, but can't get into the party. I hope they don't suffer the life sentence Joe got.
- European Soccer Economics as Compared to American FootballUsing the example of the world's most financially rich football club, think of the possibilities if your favorite NFL team played 19 home games per year.
- Should Baseball Hitters Just Be Rated on Their Average?Venturing into the heart of data darkness,,, coincidence!
- March Madness and Political PretenseWe make predictions about basketball and economics. But it seems like, the harder it is to predict something, the less humility we show in our predictions.
Where to Find the Best Jobs in EconomicsWhen someone graduates with a degree in economics, sometimes its tough to see what careers they should go for. Here are some suggestions.
Fantasy Baseball Drafting StrategiesAre you tired of wondering "What should I do?" when it comes to your fantasy baseball draft? I've got you covered. I break down what I consider the best draft strategy, and mention a few keys that any successful draft takes into account.- Pros and Cons of Sending Your Child to a Parochial Elementary SchoolA parochial school education is a huge financial commitment for many parents. Before enrolling your child in private school, learns the pro and cons of a parochial education.
- Will Baseball's Mitchell Report Tell the Whole Story?After nearly two years of investigative work, former Senator George Mitchell is ready to unveil his report on baseball's steroid problem. But the report will be incomplete if it does not include information on what each team's owners knew about the issue.
- What's Happened to Baseball?What happened to the game of baseball? When people dream of years past and recall the heroes of yesterday: Hank Aron, Ted Williams, and Willy Mays they wake up with the reality of what this sport has become.
- C.C. Sabathia and a Key Auction Principle for Fantasy LeaguersSome more discussion about C.C. Sabathia, and what considerations to think about for auction time next year.
Umpires Say Baseball Puts Profits Before IntegrityThe umpires cite concerns of knee-jerk reactions and witch hunts that could lead to false allegations and unnecessary, expensive, and time-consuming legal actions.
Stamps and Coins Sold with the Hope that They'll Never Be UsedThe US Government has a very successful side business going - it involves selling supposedly consumable products that we will save and never use.- Can the Cleveland Indians Sign Any of Their Big Three?Having been a Cleveland Indians fan for over 30 years, it is safe to say I have witnessed some very bad baseball over the years, sometimes so bad, I'm not sure it could even be called baseball, but lately those fortunes have changed.
Six Pitcher Postseason TheoryEveryone says that pitching is the key to postseason success and after looking at the teams that have succeeded so far, I think that it correct. However, I'm of the opinion that it takes a certain type of pitching staff to do well during the playoffs.
The Economics of Basketball DevelopmentUSA Basketball and the NBA abdicate its leadership role, leaving savvy, profit-seeking businessmen and sneaker companies to fill the void and create a youth development system for profit, not development.
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