tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post4569087856501249936..comments2024-03-11T00:31:41.186-07:00Comments on The Oregon Economics Blog: MLS in Portland: Now or NeverPatrick Emersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17242234148546323374noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471471289744825428.post-85263900497357483092009-03-11T08:18:00.000-07:002009-03-11T08:18:00.000-07:00THANK YOU. I was definitely skeptical at first, bu...THANK YOU. I was definitely skeptical at first, but Leonard drove an excellent bargain for the City. Other owners have contributed far more in up front costs, but you rarely see such a comprehensive assumption of risks. Assuming there aren't Paulson shenanigans, or Randy and Sam not getting it down in writing and detail (eg, what specific instruments or funding will cover that risk), this is a rare sweetheart deal for a municipality in talks with a sports owner.Torridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771589020554233601noreply@blogger.com