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About Brian BorawskiBrian Borawski is a member of SABR's Business of Baseball Committee and writes about the Detroit Tigers at his own website, TigerBlog.Choose year: 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Brian Borawski's ArticlesBOB: Dodgers divorce and the Cubs sale closesOctober 28, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Cubs and Rangers sale newsOctober 21, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Attendance numbersOctober 14, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Moneyball revisited and the Cubs vs. the IRSSeptember 23, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Rangers and Padres Ownership NewsSeptember 09, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB Report: Wilpon not broke, Royals extend GM’s contractSeptember 02, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Cubs sale finalized and grass at Target FieldAugust 26, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Baseball cards and minor league attendanceAugust 19, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Pirates and PEDsAugust 05, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: All Star Game ratings and Cactus League newsJuly 22, 2009All Star Game ratings continued their decline, and two franchises choose a new spring training home. BOB: Cubs sale news and a haunted houseJuly 15, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Cubs sale draws near and mid-season attendanceJuly 08, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Union head retiresJune 24, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Minor league news galoreJune 17, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Historic Ballpark to be Torn DownJune 10, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Tiger Stadium To Be Torn DownJune 03, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. Book Review: 100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They DieMay 27, 2009A review of a definitive Dodgers guide BOB: Ticket news galoreMay 20, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB Book Review: Forever BlueMay 13, 2009A biography of former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley BOB: MLB.com En Fuego and Attendance NewsApril 29, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Olympics and ParksApril 22, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. Five questions: Detroit TigersMarch 25, 2009Same team, less hype BOB: More Marlins stadium delaysMarch 11, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Bowden resigns and the Athletics look elsewhereMarch 04, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Marlins run into yet another stadium road bumpFebruary 18, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Padres sale and no easy out for CitiFebruary 11, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Marlins and Mets stadium newsFebruary 04, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Cubs SoldJanuary 28, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Yankees Get Even More MoneyJanuary 21, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Tough economic timesJanuary 14, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Carl Pohlad Passes AwayJanuary 07, 2009The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Red Sox Sale and Salary CapsDecember 31, 2008The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Padres hit the marketDecember 17, 2008The latest in the business of baseball. BOB: Cubs Owner Tribune Files For BankruptcyDecember 10, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: Marlins stadium delays and stadium naming rightsDecember 03, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: Mark Cuban’s Troubles and MLB Network NewsNovember 19, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: Final World Series Ratings and the State of the EconomyNovember 05, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: World Series Fall Out and Stadium WoesOctober 29, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: MLB Attendance BreakdownOctober 09, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: Target Field and the Yankees accused of breaking the lawSeptember 19, 2008The latest in the business of baseball BOB: Marlins stadium coup and the return of Vin ScullySeptember 11, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Instant replay and the Cubs saleAugust 27, 2008Another look in the business of baseball BOB: Replay Debate and an Attendance OverviewAugust 20, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: A Minor League SlantAugust 13, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. The remains of the season: Detroit TigersAugust 08, 2008Are the Tigers on their last breath in 2008? BOB: All-Star Game Ratings and the Cubs Sale Heat UpsJuly 23, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Rays Financing and the Steroid Saga Lives OnMay 21, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Marlins stadium is proceeding, Barry Bonds isn’tMay 08, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Tiger Stadium and MLB NetworkMay 01, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Union and Players Agree On New Joint Drug AgreementApril 16, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Minor League News GaloreApril 09, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Spring Training Attendance and a Nationals Park OpeningApril 02, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. THT Live: Minor Leaguer Talks Spring TrainingApril 01, 2008BOB: Nationals Park and Turmoil at the Hall of FameMarch 29, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. Five Questions: Detroit TigersMarch 19, 2008Big trades, big dividends? BOB: CWS stadium news and Nationals ParkMarch 05, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Marlins Stadium ApprovedFebruary 27, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news BOB: A Marlins stadium deal and Clemens’ Congressional hearingFebruary 21, 2008The latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: the Marlins are hopefulFebruary 13, 2008Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Marlins stadium deal hits another snag and the Rays lose moneyFebruary 01, 2008Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Bud gets an extension, and MASN wins in courtJanuary 24, 2008Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: MLB gets tough, and the Reds go on a field tripJanuary 17, 2008Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Clemens Goes to Court and Minor League Baseball NewsJanuary 09, 2008Brian brings us the latest baseball business news. An interview with a minor league general managerDecember 26, 2007Brian talks business with Pat Day, the general manager of the Lansing Lugnuts BOB: The Mitchell Report and Florida Stadium NewsDecember 19, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: MLBAM and Curt Schilling Lashes BackDecember 12, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Alex Rodriguez’s Contract and Parking Issues at Two Prospective StadiumsDecember 05, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Barry Bonds and Derek Jeter in trouble with the lawNovember 21, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Stadium Update GaloreNovember 14, 2007Brian brings us the latest stadium news. BOB: Marlins stadium update and general managersNovember 07, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Athletics stadium news and Taco Bell cashes inOctober 31, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Marlins stadium update and a breakthrough in ChinaOctober 24, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Attendance details and another GM vacancyOctober 10, 2007Brian brings us the latest business of baseball news. BOB: MLB sets another attendance recordOctober 04, 2007Brian brings us the latest business of baseball news. BOB: Cubs Sale news and a spring training groundbreakingSeptember 19, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Minor league attendance records and more on the MarlinsSeptember 12, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Anaheim and Angels back at it and more Marlins stadium newsSeptember 05, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news. BOB: Baseball cards and more on the MarlinsAugust 29, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news BOB: Marlins stadium update and trouble In Puerto RicoAugust 22, 2007Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news BOB: The draft pick signing deadline is upon usAugust 15, 2007Brian provides the latest details on what's happening in the Business of Baseball. BOB: Tiger Stadium News and Sports Networks CollideJuly 25, 2007Brian provides the latest details on what's happening in the Business of Baseball BOB: Tiger Stadium Demolition News and Giambi Meets With MitchellJuly 18, 2007Brian discusses the latest stadium news as well as MLB's pursuits in China BOB: Twins Stadium News and Interleague AttendanceJune 27, 2007Brian discusses the latest on the expansion of the Cactus League as well as the latest stadium news. BOB: Baltimore Makes Wholesale ChangesJune 20, 2007Brian discusses the latest on the CBC fantasy baseball court case and stadium news. BOB: Pohlad eyes land around Twins’ proposed stadiumJune 06, 2007Brian runs down the latest stadium deals and ticket-resale controversies. Business of Baseball ReportMay 30, 2007David Wright cashes in, and some BOB history in a light news week. Business of Baseball ReportMay 23, 2007Brian catches up after a few weeks off An Interview With Tom Stanton - Author of Ty and the BabeMay 16, 2007Brian talks with Tom Stanton about his latest book, Ty and the Babe. Business of Baseball ReportMay 02, 2007The Marlins' stadium bill goes down to the wire, and more steroid drama. Business of Baseball ReportApril 25, 2007Forbes valuations, and the Marlins face another deadline Business of Baseball ReportApril 11, 2007Extra Innings on cable and stadium news Business of Baseball ReportApril 04, 2007Cubs for sale and spring training attendance An Interview With the Baseball EconomistMarch 28, 2007J.C. Bradbury answers my questions about his book The Baseball Economist. Business of Baseball ReportMarch 21, 2007Orioles owner attends a spring game and the Marlins stadium saga drags on Five Questions: Detroit TigersMarch 14, 2007The defending American League champs? Business of Baseball ReportMarch 07, 2007Baseball in Israel and a baseball card company is sold. Business of Baseball ReportFebruary 21, 2007Wrigley Field ads and MLB's new rules Business of Baseball Report.February 14, 2007The Braves sale is finalized, and Tampa Bay looks to by Rays no more. Business of Baseball ReportFebruary 07, 2007Marlins stadium news and minor league baseball news Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 31, 2007Yankees and Mets head overseas, and the Jays add a farm club. Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 24, 2007MLB's Extra Innings deal and the Pirates' change of control An Interview With Broadcasting Legend Ernie Harwell (Part 2)January 18, 2007Mr. Harwell discusses his new audio scrapbook in this second installment of a two part interview. An Interview With Broadcasting Legend Ernie Harwell (Part 1)January 17, 2007Mr. Harwell discusses his new audio scrapbook in this first installment of a two-part interview Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 10, 2007Marlins' stadium progress and the continuing saga of the Braves' sale Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 03, 2007The Nationals pony up some cash and the MLB Players Association is dealt a legal sucker punch. Business of Baseball ReportDecember 27, 2006Minor league news and BALCO leaks Business of Baseball ReportDecember 20, 2006MLB Advanced Media strikes back, and Angelos refuses to sell. Business of Baseball ReportDecember 13, 2006Free agent inflation and the Royals' new TV deal. Business of Baseball ReportNovember 29, 2006More on the CBA and a look at Cisco Field Business of Baseball ReportNovember 22, 2006Manager merry-go-round comes to an end and a talk with Andrew Zimbalist Business of Baseball ReportNovember 15, 2006Mets ground breaking and the manager merry go round winds down Business of Baseball ReportNovember 08, 2006MLB in China and more details on the CBA Business of Baseball ReportNovember 06, 2006World Series ratings and more details on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. World Series: Cardinals vs. Tigers: Cardinals Win the World SeriesOctober 28, 2006Jeff Weaver pitches the Cardinals to their first World Series since 1982 World Series: Cardinals vs. Tigers: Cardinals ComebackOctober 27, 2006The Cardinals are now one win away from winning the World Series. Business of Baseball ReportOctober 25, 2006A new CBA and postseason ratings World Series: Tigers vs. Cardinals: Kenny Rogers = Shutout InningsOctober 23, 2006The Tigers even up their series with the Cardinals behind another strong outing by Kenny Rogers ALCS: Tigers vs. A’s: The Kenny Rogers Show, Part DeuxOctober 14, 2006The Athletics are shut out and now have their backs against the wall ALCS: Tigers vs. Athletics: Zito Gets ShelledOctober 11, 2006The Tigers take game one in the ALCS. ALDS: Tigers vs. Yankees: The Mighty Yankees FallOctober 08, 2006The Tigers blow out the Yankees to move on to the ALCS ALDS: Tigers vs. Yankees: The Kenny Rogers ShowOctober 07, 2006The Tigers take a pivotal Game 3 with a five-hit shutout Business of Baseball ReportOctober 04, 2006A look at attendance around the league ALDS Preview: Tigers vs. YankeesOctober 03, 2006Will the Tigers get their revenge for 1961? Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 27, 2006More D.C. stadium news and some teams change minor league affiliates Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 20, 2006Twins stadium on track and the Orioles bail out of D.C. Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 13, 2006Introducing the SlingBox and the Cubs hit new lows. Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 07, 2006An update on the CBA negotations and the Tigers' minor league purge Business of Baseball ReportAugust 30, 2006Jeffrey Loria speaks out and life in baseball without greenies Business of Baseball ReportAugust 24, 2006Minor league news and the Marlins are still looking for a handout Business of Baseball ReportAugust 16, 2006D.C. parking and the Dodgers cash in on their winning season Business of Baseball ReportAugust 09, 2006Fantasy baseball and Comcast deals with MASN Business of Baseball ReportJuly 26, 2006Washington Nationals news and the new Yankee Stadium clears final hurdles Business of Baseball ReportJuly 19, 2006MLB and Fox agree on a TV deal and Doug Mientkiewicz speaks out Business of Baseball ReportJuly 05, 2006Contracts and Front Office News Business of Baseball ReportJune 28, 2006Baseball teams for sale and D.C. parking lots Business of Baseball ReportJune 21, 2006Blackouts and Tiger Stadium. Business of Baseball ReportJune 14, 2006All-Star Games and New York Mayors Business of Baseball ReportJune 07, 2006A piece of history is stolen, and the Nationals look to cash in on their new stadium. Business of Baseball ReportJune 01, 2006Anaheim goes back to court and the Devil Rays stay the Devil Rays. Business of Baseball ReportMay 24, 2006Carl Pohlad's lucky day and trouble in Seattle Why the Tigers Are (Almost) On Top of the WorldMay 17, 2006Brian examines the Tigers' hot start. Business of Baseball ReportMay 10, 2006Twins' stadium bill moves forward and a Royal housecleaning Business of Baseball ReportMay 04, 2006Twins stadium news and the Nationals have an owner. Business of Baseball ReportApril 26, 2006The Nationals get closer to a new owner and a look at MLB franchise values. Business of Baseball ReportApril 19, 2006Astros sue and San Antonio plays hardball Business of Baseball ReportMarch 30, 2006Astros insurance claims and Kansas City stadium issues. Five Questions: Detroit TigersMarch 22, 2006More of the same for Tigers fans this year with some optimism for the future. Business of Baseball ReportMarch 16, 2006Tiger Stadium demo and baseball goes to Europe Business of Baseball ReportMarch 09, 2006MLB and D.C. agree on a lease. Business of Baseball ReportMarch 01, 2006Braves sale breakdown and a new Yankee Stadium clears a hurdle Business of Baseball ReportFebruary 23, 2006Frank McCourt settles up, and trip to Fantasyland. Business of Baseball ReportFebruary 15, 2006The Angels win a court battle, and the D.C. council members agree on a lease. Business of Baseball ReportFebruary 08, 2006D.C. council votes down lease agreement and more.... Business of Baseball ReportFebruary 01, 2006D.C. Stadium Lease Agreement and Theo Returns Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 25, 2006Bagwell is left out to dry, and the new Reds owner makes a statement. Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 18, 2006The White Sox sell out, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim jury trial begins. Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 11, 2006Anaheim/Angels court battle begins and the Marlins hit the road. Business of Baseball ReportJanuary 05, 2006Bob DuPuy's tantrum and stadium resolutions Business of Baseball ReportDecember 29, 2005Free agency anniversary and the Twins stadium deal reaches its final hour Business of Baseball ReportDecember 21, 2005No resolution in D.C. and the Braves on the block. Business of Baseball ReportDecember 07, 2005MLB and D.C. agree on a lease and the Yankees lose money Business of Baseball ReportDecember 01, 2005The Mets go on a spending spree and the Yankees raise ticket prices. Business of Baseball ReportNovember 23, 2005Luxury tax loopholes and the Marlins on the move. Business of Baseball ReportNovember 16, 2005The Nationals are still owned by MLB, and the league has a new steroid testing policy. Business of Baseball ReportNovember 09, 2005General manager merry-go-round and the Reds are sold. Business of Baseball ReportOctober 26, 2005World Series ratings down and the San Diego City Council Approves Ballpark Village Business of Baseball ReportOctober 19, 2005Washington Nationals update and a third team in New York Business of Baseball ReportOctober 07, 2005Attendance, attendance and more attendance Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 28, 2005Hurricane relief and the St. Petersburg Devil Rays. Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 22, 2005Monday night baseball and a World Baseball Classic update. Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 14, 2005Bud Selig talks and the Seattle attendance conundrum. Business of Baseball ReportSeptember 07, 2005The Mets gut their scouting department and Latino Legends. Business of Baseball ReportAugust 31, 2005Conspiracy theories and another reason why Peter Angelos hates the Nationals. Business of Baseball ReportAugust 24, 2005Draft date changes and the Marlins' season-ticket extortion play. Business of Baseball ReportAugust 10, 2005Cardinals switch radio stations and Major League Baseball's impending sale of the Nationals Business of Baseball ReportAugust 03, 2005Comcast suit dismissed and Roger Maris' legacy Business of Baseball ReportJuly 27, 2005Athletics stadium talk and the MLB attendance conundrum. Business of Baseball ReportJuly 20, 2005D.C. Bullies, Las Vegas and Baseball Cards Business of Baseball ReportJuly 13, 2005All-Star Game Edition Business of Baseball ReportJuly 06, 2005Mostly Nationals in the Independence Day version of the report Business of Baseball ReportJune 29, 2005Partisan Politics and the Supreme Court Business of Baseball ReportJune 22, 2005Nationals make money and ballparks don't help economies Business of Baseball ReportJune 15, 2005Stadium Updates Galore Business of Baseball ReportJune 08, 2005Billionaires, Bud and the Babe Business of Baseball ReportJune 01, 2005It's a light Memorial Day edition this week. Business of Baseball ReportMay 25, 2005Twins stadium deal lives on, and Bud Selig says viva Las Vegas. Business of Baseball ReportMay 18, 2005Twins stadium update and Bob DuPuy sends a love letter of his own Business of Baseball ReportMay 11, 2005More Twins and Marlins, and the Yankees lose some caps. Business of Baseball ReportMay 04, 2005Marlins and Twins stadium updates, and the Nationals in the news ... again. Business of Baseball ReportApril 27, 2005Comcast complaints, Twins stadium update, and more. Business of Baseball Report: George Steinbrenner Stadium, Baseball in D.C., and MoreApril 20, 2005Welcome to the first in-season business of baseball report. Every week at this time Brian will break down the top business stories of the previous week, and try to add a little insight and (poor) humor. So let’s get right into the action ... Five Questions: Detroit TigersMarch 25, 2005Brian previews the new-look Tigers. Parks and RecreationFebruary 11, 2005A quick look at stadium development throughout the league. What’s In a Name?January 21, 2005Brian examines the history of the Angels and their many names. National Attention: The Expos’ 35-Year Journey to Washington D.C. (Part 2)January 07, 2005Une histoire de Les Expos de Montréal -- 2002-present. 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