tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631598514243330618.post7398115720405664231..comments2023-06-01T06:25:53.999-07:00Comments on Pine Tar and Brickbats: Angels Top Franchise?Dan Bermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17270623387553640982noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631598514243330618.post-91453230449901990062011-06-18T09:49:39.325-07:002011-06-18T09:49:39.325-07:00I understand they used what I think are contrived ...I understand they used what I think are contrived criteria. That's the problem. It seems to me that they came up with irrelevant criteria. Who cares about "bang for your buck?" If a team wins fans will feel they got what they wanted. I suspect fans want titles most of all. If no one was paying the Yanks' prices it would be another story. But they stadium is 80 percent full every game.Dan Bermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270623387553640982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631598514243330618.post-79521447528172548132011-06-18T05:48:21.218-07:002011-06-18T05:48:21.218-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dan Bermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270623387553640982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631598514243330618.post-2315238204999795192011-06-17T21:28:54.623-07:002011-06-17T21:28:54.623-07:00I've read quite a few of these Ultimate Standi...I've read quite a few of these Ultimate Standings editions, and I'm not really as surprised as you are. Sure, they win a lot and have great amenities at the stadium, but the owners spend a lot to get those wins and the fans have to pay a lot to get those. If you look at the specific criteria from the website, it makes sense.<br /><br />Bang for the Buck: Wins in the last three years divided by fan-based revenue. The Yankees were 110th out of 122. I could see how that would happen, given that they make a ton of money yet win maybe a little more than all the other top teams.<br /><br />Fan Relations: 42nd, it's above average so it's not a big deal in this discussion.<br /><br />Ownership: 39th, which is actually better than I would have expected with the Steinbrenners.<br /><br />Affordability: 119th. Not a surprise at all.<br /><br />Stadium experience: Quality of arena, promotions, and friendliness of environment. The Yankees got 54th, which may have something to do with belligerent fans.<br /><br />Players: 35th, but they do have A-Rod.<br /><br />Coaching: 52nd, I guess they aren't really known for good coaching.<br /><br />Title Track: 6th, which I honestly think should be higher, but it probably didn't affect that too much.<br /><br />I wouldn't argue with any of the first seven categories. And with Bang for the Buck and Affordability being in the top 4 most important categories, that #75 ranking sounds about right. Everything except BftB calculations was done through fan surveys, even the weight of each category.Week 17 Legendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417757772196558733noreply@blogger.com