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It's worth noting, of course, that this doesn't necessarily measure popularity; much of MLB's income has come from MLB.com, and the league's draconian measures to funnel all traffic and revenue in that direction. But baseball's setting new attendance records every year. Except, maybe, in Florida.
Fascinating figures in the Chicago Tribune the other day: It turns out that
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You're Giving More Money To Bud Selig Than Ever Before
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