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While we don’t know the duration of the deal between Sinclair and the Cubs, for our purposes, I assumed that the reported average annual value of $132 million was again spread across 15 years, which fits a neat $2 billion total. While the White Sox figure is unknown, I took the $750,000 per game both the Cubs and White Sox received from NBC Sports Chicago in those clubs’ previous contract and prorated it over a full season for the White Sox. Without the Cubs, the network should have similar revenues given the lack of subscriber losses, and higher distributions to the three remaining clubs at NBC Sports Chicago.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/angela-merkel-backs-eu-chief-041702413.html EU on verge of being inundated, spat over AstroZeneca distribution with Germany leading the fight to block overseas deliveries in favor of EU member local populations.

But even with that huge ratings increase percentage~wise, we were still bottom 5-7 in MLB. There's huge room for improvement these next three seasons with the Cubs fading increasingly into irrelevance. Plus, you've lost that waiting a century for a World Series title factor... becoming more just like a typical corporate entity under Ricketts family ownership.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/lets-update-the-estimated-local-tv-revenue-for-mlb-teams/ Here we are already at #3 in MLB with $120 million per year under the renegotiated 2018-19 five year arrangement. If they're not spending it on more than a mid tier payroll, where the heck is that inflowing revenue going, exactly?

All that said, the White Sox have consistently been around #11-14 MLB broadcast revenue the last 5-7 years, even with a crap product. And they have enhanced incentives to drive up ratings because their advertising rates would finally go up quite considerably. Not to mention the value of the RSN itself skyrocketing in value.

To only renew their agreement until 2023-2024 off-season. In theory, that's going to be perfect timing if they can go on an extended run these next three seasons and really bump up their t.v. ratings and surpass the Cubs/Marquee Network. Not to mention all the issues with the CBA will/should be ironed out by that point in time, in terms of forecasting future incoming revenues. Then, they're going to be in a MUCH better position to have 25-50% more money flowing in to utilize on free agents, international as well as extensions for Giolito and Tim Anderson (the ship with Lucas might have already sailed, unfortunately.) But at least we'd have the opportunity to make a legit $150+ million offer if he continues to sustain his performance level as the ace of the staff and top Cy Young candidate. The below is not directly Sox-related, and one can certainly argue that NCAA basketball/Final 4/March Madness, and league-wide deals for NBA, NFL or even NHL are quite different than for any individual team, but the point still stands about not getting locked into the "security" of a much longer term deal. The White Sox are essentially betting on themselves, and it's really looking like it was the right move unless they completely implode the next 3 seasons. https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-president-mark-emmerts-35-billion-mistake-will-define-his-failed-tenure-232648011.html

Actually looking forward to Godzilla vs. King Kong. The human action, shockingly...was pedestrian, but the action sequences really make up for it. One of those movies you score 3 1/2 out of 5, but entertaining and so much better than the last Godzilla reboot.

Josh Phegley ended up sticking around longer than most would have predicted...

Since a lack of predictable revenues has been presented as one of the main reasons for more conservative financial approach this offseason...and the White Sox hardly draw more than 40-60% other than OD into late May, it should be closer to business as usual.

Spend, spend, spend...!!! This is the year to vulture veteran talent off financially challenged rebuilding franchises...

At this point, would take even Alek Thomas. Well, guess we shall find out soon enough if they evaluated Cespedes and Colas correctly. Add in Montas, Bassitt and Semien over those last two years as well.

Well, the best is not to bottom out like the Cubs and Royals did at the end of their runs, or the Giants/Red Sox, etc. That's proving almost impossible for most organizations outside of the Yankees, Dodgers, Braves and then the small market Rays/A's to sustain. In the reality, our system should have already peaked. The finishing touches almost always come from trades and/or free agency. The real question then becomes how much are we willing to spend, and how much is putting a championship-caliber team on the field to this ownership group?

Kansas getting their hats handed to them. Not one of the better Self teams. Could see this one coming a mile away. PAC 12 advances Oregon, UCLA, USC and Oregon State. Colorado the only casualty. USC/Oregon should be an interesting rematch. One of those two will give Gonzaga their first real test of the season, assuming Gonzaga can knock off Creighton quite easily unless the Blue Jays go insane from the outside and Gonzaga has an off shooting night.

But the Pac-12 and other conferences in basketball and football (always) seemingly have the better athletes. UCLA and USC historically recruit well, Washington until recently, Arizona and Hurley's ASU, etc. Colorado now. Iowa certainly didn't have any highly ranked players, other than Garza and Weiskamp. They did have a number of experienced veterans. Let's not forget MSU was a Top 5 team at the beginning of the year based on the fact they're always highly regarded like Duke, KU, UNC or Kentucky coming out of the gate every year. Michigan wasn't expected to be the Top 5 team they were for most of the season in the first 4-6 weeks until they went on that extended run. Illinois was pretty high, hit a skid and then dominated the last half of the B10 season. Ohio State also went through a streaky season, but flashed a dominant stretch. This was also the weakest WI team in recent history. Finally, it took weeks and weeks and weeks for Purdue to finally sneak into the Top 25 near the end of the year.

Agreed. Embarrassing from everyone but Garza. The foundation of every great team is defense... except those really amazing UNLV teams, and they had Stacey Augmon and Greg Anthony.

That TN comeback was amazing... not feeling it yet. Need a flurry of threes or Oregon starters to get in foul trouble. Looks like Weiskamp tweaked an ankle. And it's pretty much over. Can't defend the three point line. They need Nunge and one more wing defender to match a team with this much athleticism. Too bad DJ Carton wanted no part of fighting coaches' son for playing time. Bohannon going from highs of two years ago to disappearing act and flagrant foul out of frustration.

If Oregon plays this well, they will destroy KU/USC and set up a great game with Gonzaga.

If they had Nunge, it would make a huge difference defensively. But this game is mostly about 7/14 vs 3/11 from three point range. Can't give up almost 60% shooting.

Nobody paid much attention with UCLA. Washington and Arizona/Arizona State down...with most of the focus on Evan Mobley. USC the only consistent Top 25 team, so rarely in the highlights, etc. Perception issues. Colorado rarely a basketball power, OSU back to AC Green and Gary Payton days

Well, it's not over yet but don't even feel that upset like blowing 17 point lead to NW State in 2006 or another huge lead against UNLV in 87. Oregon has been shooting lights out... but Iowa defense needs to be a lot tougher, was always going to be their Achilles' heel from the very beginning of the season. Heck, any and every McCaffrey team has lacked defensive focus.

3/11 from 3 won't cut it. Need Bohannon, Frederick or Weiskamp to get hot in second half. Murray hasn't gotten going, but Pat MCaffrey with best game of the season. Look like two evenly matched teams, Oregon clearly more athletic across the board. Garza hasn't even missed a FT but still behind... and he funally misses. Jinxed. Doesn't seem possible to be facing a 10~11 point lead here. Iowa hasn't played badly but Murray and Perkins showing their youth.

Iowa and Oregon playing at a blistering pace. Oregon is hitting some crazy shots, Hawkeye bench and Garza keeping them in it.

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article250105754.html Sam Mellinger has a much better article up at kcstar.com but stuck behind a paywall.

What’s the argument for Gonzalez at this point on the 40 man...? What above average skill does he possess? Sheets is definitely not going anywhere with his reported power game/swing loft/launch angle improvements. Also, heard TLR was really high on Carlos Perez, fwiw.

USC/KU, Ohio U/Creighton, Iowa/Oregon, Abilene/UCLA, even LSU/Michigan has many going with the Tigers. In iowa’s defense, they have the second most Q1 wins and first or second in AP Top 25 wins. Lost to Gonzaga at Sioux Falls, at home to OSU, at Illinois and then again in tourney (CJ Frederick out first time), at Michigan...so that leaves two Indiana losses and choking away a seven point lead at Minny in the final 40 seconds when they were ranked early in the season. Beat Wisconsin 2-3 times, Ohio State in Columbus by a big margin, North Carolina ranked when they beat them, Purdue, at Rutgers when ranked, NW when ranked, etc. Oregon lost at home to Missouri by 8. They also beat Oregon two seasons ago, so that will help Garza, Weiskamp, Bohannon and McCaffrey add some confidence.