Florida Marlins FinancesPigs get fat, hogs get stadiums?

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While most have heard of the Forbes reporting on the valuation and profitability of MLB and the Marlins, I think having their work summarized in a P&L financial statement format will help us fans understand this issue better. For those who really want to get into it - Free pocket-protector anyone? - please see the related postings on the right side of the page under Florida Marlins Finances.

Back in April 2008, we got some attention at 2 of the more serious baseball blogs: Sabernomics & The Hardball Times [THT]. Then in June, an interview with me was posted in THT. Aside from an initial concern over being labeled a 'fiend' on a web site whose title includes the word 'hard,' I am very appreciative to John Beamer from THT for the opportunity.