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Between Innings

Who Owns the Game - Why This Matters to Me

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln

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Baseball Buddha
Feb 18, 2026
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Let me be clear before the season starts. These are my opinions. Not neutral. Not sanitized. Not pretending to be objective. This is how I see ownership in Major League Baseball after decades of watching windows open and slam shut, cities leveraged, payroll narratives spun, and power insulated. If you truly love the game, arguing about ownership isn’t o…

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