tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post3697857775764879221..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: The Reason Why the Nationals Asked for $590 MillionJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-6205791025732654482014-10-09T20:51:38.424-04:002014-10-09T20:51:38.424-04:00They should just move the Expos to the Carolinas a...They should just move the Expos to the Carolinas and be done with all of this. Why they thought that cannibalizing the Orioles' fan base was a good idea in the first place is something I'll never understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-73970732175151176592014-10-08T11:28:16.385-04:002014-10-08T11:28:16.385-04:00I plan on discussing the two main differences betw...I plan on discussing the two main differences between MASN and the RSDC in a later post. The RSDC didn't agree with MASNs comparables either (and rightfully so) but I was focusing on the Nationals in this post. <br /><br />Even though the final number was closer to MASNs request than the Nationals, MASN isn't happy with the RSDCs decision. <br /><br />Suppose I wanted to charge you $10 for a Hershey's normal sized candy bar and you only wanted to pay $1. If we got someone to arbitrate the case and they stated $3 was the fair price then the final number is mostly definitely in your favor. But you probably wouldn't be happy with the decision. And you'd probably think I'm negotiating in bad faith for insisting on $10.<br /><br />Regardless of whether there's a deal on the amount of rights fees paid from 2012-2016 what will likely happen is that MASN will use Bortz Media to determine fair value. The Nationals will use their expert to determine fair value and the difference in value will be hundreds of millions in dollars. I don't see how the sides could come to an agreement because MASN is renegotiating its rates with affiliates in 2016. Until that's complete it's impossible to know how much revenue MASN will be earning per year. <br /><br />If MASN wins this court case then the AAA (American Arbitration Association) may arbitrate the case from 2017-2021. Otherwise the RSDC will likely arbitrate the case and determine fair value.<br /><br />It probably won't be decided until 2019 or 2020 though.Matt Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191574755038653061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-72697295830233844882014-10-08T10:23:29.639-04:002014-10-08T10:23:29.639-04:00Seems like the RSDC decision was mostly in MASN...Seems like the RSDC decision was mostly in MASN's favor. If it does indeed take years to decide and the case carries on past 2016, what happens with regards to the 2017 season?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094487024665487210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-76872783601984122242014-10-08T09:40:54.591-04:002014-10-08T09:40:54.591-04:00This dispute has really just started. The RSDC mad...This dispute has really just started. The RSDC made a decision for how much the teams should be paid. MASN didn't agree with this decision and ultimately is challenging that decision in court. The court has agreed to hear the case. It could take years before the dispute is settled.<br /><br />And when 2016 comes around then the parties will do this same process again.Matt Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191574755038653061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-20299449900314850882014-10-08T09:26:33.267-04:002014-10-08T09:26:33.267-04:00So I have to ask, is this dispute officially settl...So I have to ask, is this dispute officially settled now? And what happens in 2016 when the current deal expires? <br /><br />Thanks for the excellent write up.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094487024665487210noreply@blogger.com