To be recognized in the same category as these other great American cities that are also major-league instantly identifies our market and gives credibility to our market.

It says, even to those not interested in sports, we are on another platform, ... We are on a recognized national platform in terms of the notion that to be selected by the league - a very sophisticated and smart business operation - as a market that can support a franchise, it says a lot about who we are.

It says, even to those not interested in sports, we are on another platform, ... We are on a recognized national platform in terms of the notion that to be selected by the league -- a very sophisticated and smart business operation -- as a market that can support a franchise, it says a lot about who we are.

It says, even to those not interested in sports, we are on another platform. We are on a recognized national platform in terms of the notion that to be selected by the league -- a very sophisticated and smart business operation -- as a market that can support a franchise, it says a lot about who we are.

Every city and town in America would be bankrupt if they kept their books the way private-sector companies keep their books - because of the obligation cities and towns have taken upon themselves to provide health care for their retirees.

Every city and town in America would be bankrupt if they kept their books the way private-sector companies keep their books - because of the obligation cities and towns have taken upon themselves to provide health care for their retirees.