Vincent speech scolds owners in bid for unity
In New York AP report Fay Vincent urged baseball owners to end discord and bickering as a week of boardroom turmoil culminated. He defended his authority under the Major League Agreement while calling for cohesion amid power struggles led by Bud Selig and others.
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Giants sale under consideration after stadium rejections
San Francisco Giants owner Bob Lurie told commissioner Fay Vincent he is examining moving or selling the team after the Bay Area failed again to pass a stadium plan. Vincent noted the club meets relocation criteria but cautioned relocation is not guaranteed. Lurie said the team must explore all options as time runs short.
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Millionaire players face tax shelters and failed ventures
Many top athletes earn six figures or more yet fall into financial distress. The Baseball Assistance Team helps needy ex players with rent and mortgages as former stars lose savings to bad ventures, tax shelters, and shifting post career income. BAT, backed by MLB Properties and the Players Association, notes 40 to 50 players needy at any time.
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