Roger I. Abrams: Changing of the Guard
The announcement last week that Donald Fehr would be leaving his post next spring as Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association offers an opportunity to reflect on the role of labor unions in professional sports, in particular in the National Pastime. Fehr said that he would propose Michael Weiner as his successor, an absolutely splendid choice. First, some disclaimers. I have known Don and Mike for 20 years and their counterpart, Rob Manfred on management side, for
Sirius unveils iPhone App: reviews not so good
Sirius XM Radio has launched its long-awaited App for the iPhone to mixed reviews. That’s not surprising, really, since the legion of Sirius subscribers has never been sheepish about the pay radio service. Many users like it , so they can get unique programming in a slick iPhone App. Now they can take Martha Stewart Radio, Road Dog Trucking and the Praise Channel with them anywhere. But you can’t listen to exclusive stuff like Howard Stern’s programming, or Major League Baseball games or









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