01-14-2014, 08:32 PM
Quote:I think it could work if they include some escalator clauses in the contract based on future ratings. Also, didn't the recent Phillies deal have a large variable component in it with revenue sharing as opposed to a fixed per game amount? The industry could be starting to move away from fixed deals to avoid a potential bubble.Exactly, and as fans that might actually be a good thing if the organization is super healthy at the start of the escalator portion. More motivation to put money on the field. I know the goal is for the Cubs to be "in it" every year, like the cards, if they believe that, they might sign that type of deal to get money coming more quickly now.