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Affiliated Minor League Versus Independent Baseball From The Owners’ Perspectives

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Here is an interesting article about the business of minor league baseball: http://www.app.com/article/20100717/SPORTS/7180333/What-is-the-value-of-affiliation-in-minor-league-baseball- In it, owners of affiliated and independent baseball teams discuss the merits of ownership for their type of team.  It is an interesting debate; and the quote … Continue reading →

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Golden League Commissioner Talks About Moving Independent Players

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Here is an article about Daniel Nava, formerly with the Golden League and now with the Boston Red Sox: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/a-look-at-the-path-from-indy-ball-to-the-majors.html In it, GBL Commissioner Kevin Outcalt discusses the types of conversations he gets from affiliated teams when they are looking … Continue reading →

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Difference Between Affiliated And Independent Minor League Baseball

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

Kudos to the Midwest Sliders (Frontier League) for posting a page which explains to prospective players, their family members, fans, and the sports media some of the differences between “affiliated” minor league baseball and independent professional baseball.  Here is the … Continue reading →

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