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SPORT MARKETING A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE - Flipbook by MyDocSHELVES DIGITAL DOCUMENT SYSTEM
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Analysis: Could Rich Hill become A.J. Burnett 2.0? One former Pirate and MLB catcher thinks so
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Collective Bargaining Issues: Expanded Playoffs - MLB Trade Rumors
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Why does MLB only have 4 playoff teams in each league when the other 3 major sports have at least 6? - Quora
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Andrew McCutchen trade: Pirates blew chance at keeping Cutch forever
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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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Pirates worth an estimated $1.3 billion, have $39 million in operating income, according to Forbes
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MLBPA files grievance vs. Rays, Pirates, Athletics, Marlins over revenue-sharing spending
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Report: Pirates Agree To One-Year Deal With Carlos Santana
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Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball is Back! CBA Negotiations End! Reactions & Thoughts w/ Adam Bittner
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How new CBA rules will impact the game in 2022 - Bless You Boys
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MLB vs. players union: What is MLBPA fighting for with lockout likely after CBA expires?