I'm with you rcade - this is a popular myth that these organizations are losing money, crying foul in terms of taxes and support from communities and that there is some local cultural investment in the product. Frankly, it's ridiculous. Who are the real superstars of Big league sports? The accountants.
Weedy, don't forget the lawyers and the politicians who collaborate with the accountants to put the necessary legal structures in place. LROD, just ask yourself why McClatchy would speak out in public like this, how can his remarks benefit the game? The most likely result is to poison the atmosphere ahead of contract negotiations, which is fine if the owners plan on taking an NHL-like hard line to replace the luxury tax with a salary cap but adds little value otherwise.
Kevin McClatchy is the worst thing to happen to the Pirates since the green weenie.
