[Mpls] Twins

[Mark Snyder]

I know what would assuage my pessimism about this bill's chances with Major
League Baseball - a letter from Commissioner Bud Selig or some similar
representative of MLB ownership that stated that Rep. Kahn's proposal would
be viewed favorably, or better yet, that would guarantee passage by the
owners.

If Rep. Kahn is so certain that her bill meets MLB criteria and has such a
good relationship with one of the owners, this shouldn't be an unreasonable
request to meet and would certainly significantly improve her bill's chances
for passage.

Until then, I'll remain skeptical.

Mark Snyder
Windom Park

On 12/2/05 3:40 PM, "Phyllis Kahn" <rep.phyllis.kahn at house.mn> wrote:

> I wish the people who are so critical of the community ownership
> proposal would take the time to read it.
> 
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> 
> Without totally knowing who they are, I would venture a guess that I
> have been studying the subject since before they were born (or at least
> out of school). The bill was designed with legal consultation and with
> discussions with big shots in Major League Baseball. (One of the current
> most famous and influential owners was a high schoool classmate of mine
> and we talk regularly.) As I have said, this could have passed the
> legislature years ago and could pass in a minute now. The only reason it
> hasn't come to a vote is that the "build no matter what"  guys don't
> want any dimunution of the fear/blame factor on the possible loss of the
> team. 
> 
> And if it's so bad, why have all sides accepted it as a right of first
> refusal in the current bill?
> 
> Phyllis Kahn  State Rep  59B