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...When defending the merits of its strategy, baseball throws a different pitch. "It would take an awfully long time to grow to the value that being in 50 million homes is immediately going to provide," says DuPuy. "It makes sense from an economic standpoint, and plus, these companies are partners that will help grow the game, and at the end of the day, that's to everybody's benefit as well." Baseball's bet: in five years, it will have a 66% stake in a network worth $1 billion or more, instead of a 100% cut of a company worth...
...potential problem is that MLB's excellent website, mlb.com, already satisfies this fix for many fans. For $14.95 per month, you can even watch out-of-market games on the site. Plus, despite baseball's overall economic strength, its television ratings dropped like a sinker last season. Fox's regular-season baseball ratings fell 13%, while ESPN's shrunk 7%, and 15 local networks that broadcast baseball saw double-digit ratings declines for their games. The 2008 World Series, between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays, was the least watched in history. In that respect, the new network...
...Florida Keys ... You won't bump into Bogie here, but Ocean Pointe Suites in Key Largo, Fla., has a worthwhile "Reef Snorkeling Package," which includes two half-day snorkeling trips for two and equipment rental, plus one-hour kayak rental, in a package starting at $194 per night. If you want to stay above the surface, the hotel also has a "Keys Water Sports Package" with three choices to accompany the room: a half-hour Waverunner ride, a two-hour Hobie Wave sailboat rental or a four-hour kayak rental. Rates start at $189 per night. 500 Burton Drive (mile...
...World for Cheap. Expedia is having a winter sale, with hotel discounts of up to 50% off at properties around the world. A four-day trip to Cancun, including airfare and a room at the Gran Melia Resort, starts at just $666 per person. Airfare plus four nights at the W Hotel in New York City starts at $544 per person. Expedia has separate Web pages for people who prefer urban travel and those who like a sunny beach. Book before Feb. 11, 2009. (See 10 things to do in New York City...
...Mystic has more than just pizza. The Marriott Mystic Hotel & Spa is offering a "Connecticut Wine Experience" package, which includes a VIP tasting and complimentary bottle of wine at Jonathan Edwards Winery; a tasting and complimentary bottle at Stonington Vineyards; a $100 credit at Elizabeth Arden Red Door spa; plus breakfast and a four-course dinner for two at the hotel's steakhouse, Octagon, paired with local wines. The Mystic Aquarium and the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos are also nearby. Rates start at $575 for two, through September 2009. 625 North Road, Groton, Conn...