08-04-2009, 11:05 PM
If you are comparing the Cubs revenue base to the Yankees, there is no comparison. The Yanks have double the revenue base of more than 1/4 of MLB teams but if want to compare the Cubs to the Cardinals, you may find more interesting story.
The Cubs have done some work in identifying new revenue streams in recent years including - CBOE seats, Wrigley Field Premium Tickets, Roof Top concessions - but the Red Sox have done a better job with developing additional revenue streams mostly within Fenway - Yawkey Way, NESN, Green Monster and other premium seats, add'l concessions, increasing ticket prices, etc.
The Cubs may not be able to compete with the Yankees but they should be able to more than compete against a majority of the league even within the confines of Wrigley.
The Cubs have done some work in identifying new revenue streams in recent years including - CBOE seats, Wrigley Field Premium Tickets, Roof Top concessions - but the Red Sox have done a better job with developing additional revenue streams mostly within Fenway - Yawkey Way, NESN, Green Monster and other premium seats, add'l concessions, increasing ticket prices, etc.
The Cubs may not be able to compete with the Yankees but they should be able to more than compete against a majority of the league even within the confines of Wrigley.