I didn't end up going to the Open House season ticket event at Wrigley yesterday, mainly due to the weather --but also I realized it was a losing proposition. Apparently the tax law changes from last year eliminated all deductions for sports tickets, so it really doesn't make sense. Corporations are probably dumping them in droves, and brokers are getting destroyed.

Why not? Heart still broken?

I didn't end up going to the Open House season ticket event at Wrigley yesterday, mainly due to the weather --but also I realized it was a losing proposition. Apparently the tax law changes from last year eliminated all deductions for sports tickets, so it really doesn't make sense. Corporations are probably dumping them in droves, and brokers are getting destroyed.

Wow. That is devastating for sports on a lot of levels. I bet that gets changed at some point.

There is currently no calculus to determine what the potential impact the removal of the business entertainment deduction will have on the business of sports, and by extension, the larger economy. The ripple effect is unknown, but the results and the loss over time could be great.

So next year, if your team cuts your favorite player because his salary is too expensive, maybe it’s because his game has slipped. But maybe it’s also because Uncle Sam’s new tax policy has thrown an unexpected curve ball.

On top of STH prices being absurd. My number came up this year and they badgered me all winter. There's no value prop to being a Cubs STH at the moment.

The next step up was another $20k. Fuck that.

Are you stoned or pissed off, or both, when you create these postings?

Last season I sold all my tickets over the winter. This season I've sold over 3/4 of them. Might sell them all...we'll see. I was able to relocate to about the best seats in my same price range.

The next step up was another $20k. Fuck that.

He owes no explanation to anyone. Why do you care?

we also moved due to the relocation event. We're probably in the same tier...

Not sure how you sold so many without the barcodes...

Zobrist says he has no plans on playing next year and he made 11 million more last year than Kipnis signed for.

when did he say this? Last I saw he was undecided.

He made 11 million because he was at the end of a contract. Of course he would have to take a haircut.

Weird, I see Dolphin looking in my asshole

Please God, no more Zobrist.

On top of STH prices being absurd. My number came up this year and they badgered me all winter. There's no value prop to being a Cubs STH at the moment.

I sell 1/4 season blocks with a playoff option. I'm not selling individual games.

Even if he took a 50% pay cut, the Cubs aren't going to give a 38 year old 5 million a year.

on Stubhub? It lets you do that?

Meet your new lead off man

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

Meet your new lead off man

Are you stoned or pissed off, or both, when you create these postings?

I can't imagine Scott Boras is happy with it. Bryant's RBI totals were shit as it is. Not sure how much that stuff will go into his perceived value when he hits free agency, or if teams ignore that completely nowadays.

Having said that, it could be good for the team.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.