At $1 billion, only the Miami Marlins were worth less than the As.
HUGE news depending on who you ask.
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No other reason to even consider selling a stake of the team before you even mix the concrete.
Obviously not a huge surprise for the cheapest owner in the history of professional sports.
And arguably the worst and most universally hated.
Whether it’s for capital or expertise or you just want to diversify the portfolio and spread ownership-risk.
Whatever the reason, the fact thereis a reasonshould immediately revoke his status as majority owner.
Put the club in receivership and let Rob Manfred crowd source roster decisions via twitter polls.
How much should the Nacho Helmet cost?
Obviously this is an aggressive valuation given the considerations.
The A’s are not worth $2 billion - not in Oakland or Vegas or Istanbul.
Merely as a starting point, this is how you begin negotiations.
You leak shit mainstream and take a stab at start a bidding war over an inflated number.
West Wing did a whole episode on the same topic before (SPOILER) Mrs. Landingham tragically dies.
I can’t remember exactly but it’s really great television with Martin Sheen’s best work.
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