Tag: Jim Thome
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The Fallacy of Supporting Cast: Why Belle Was the Engine, Not a Passenger
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in BlogsAlbert Belle didn’t ride a stacked lineup—he drove it. Penalizing him for having help was never analysis. It was a convenient excuse.
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The $10 Million Man: How Albert Belle Changed the Economics of Sports
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in BlogsAlbert Belle’s 5-year/$55M contract to play for the White Sox made him the first player in the history of sports (yes SPORTS) to make $10M+/year. How did his contract pave the way for salaries of those to come?
Albert Belle: The Original 50/50 Man 