Small markets, big bargains
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The low-revenue Montreal Expos unloaded several of their best players in Apr 1995 to reduce salary costs, while the large-revenue Toronto Blue Jays added several high-priced players. The Expos reduced their payroll to $19 million by losing Larry Walker and others. Toronto's payroll is three times larger.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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Eyes on the prize
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Canadian driver Jacques Villeneuve is leading the Formula One circuit and is favored to win the 1997 championship title. Villeneuve is the son of Gilles Villeneuve, who was killed in a 1982 Grand Prix accident. The differences between father and son illustrate the changes in Grand Prix racing.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Playing the field
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The future of the Canadian Football League is uncertain. The CFL may be expanding into the US, with teams in such cities as San Antonio, TX; Sacramento, CA; and Portland, OR. Some say expansion is a desperate action by the league.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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