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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Financial data for the Yankees
Just linking this story to show the financial data:
Last year, the team - which hasn’t won a World Series in eight years - grossed a record $188 million in gate receipts, a 20.5% increase over the 2006 season. Factoring in other revenue streams like overpriced hot dogs, beer, pizzas and souvenirs - and income from the cable TV rights to home games - Stadium income surpassed $319 million in 2007.The team’s annual rent report filed with the city Parks Department shows the Yanks netted $65.3 million in concessions last year.
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Here in Korea, the concessions are street prices. I hope I can visit each field this year. BTW, does anyone know at what point would it be more advantageous to switch to a Brett Butler type of player than slower, stronger players (if the lower scoring environment continues)? What is the break even point for something like this? Are the younger teams having extra success because they can play a more “athletic” game in a lower scoring game?