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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 16 May 2008 05:42:01 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The VIP Room at the MAJOR BLOGS of Minor League News (MLN)</title><link>http://mlnsportszone.squarespace.com/the-vip-room/</link><description>Sports commentary by the movers and shakers of minor league and independent sports.</description><copyright>copyright ©2006 MLN Sports Group LLC. All rights reserved.</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Branch Rickey Weighs in on the Base Coach Helmet/Protection Debate</title><category>Baseball</category><dc:creator>Blog Admin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:45:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://mlnsportszone.squarespace.com/the-vip-room/2007/8/2/branch-rickey-weighs-in-on-the-base-coach-helmetprotection-d.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60255:654457:1178753</guid><description><![CDATA[I just finished reading your piece ("The Height of Cool," MAJOR BLOGS 07.29.07) and commend you on your balance and perspective. 

Because my grandfather had something to do with originating the batting helmet, and...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://mlnsportszone.squarespace.com/the-vip-room/rss-comments-entry-1178753.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Is a Minor League Team a Viable Business Opportunity or an Expensive Hobby?</title><category>af2</category><category>football</category><dc:creator>Blog Admin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:45:42 +0000</pubDate><link>http://mlnsportszone.squarespace.com/the-vip-room/2007/3/14/is-a-minor-league-team-a-viable-business-opportunity-or-an-expensive-hobby.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60255:654457:960833</guid><description><![CDATA[MAJOR BLOGS - VIP Room - www.majorblogs.net. - I’d hate to tell you how many times I’ve been asked that question.
 
Of course, I can understand why people might think my taking control of an af2 (arenafootball2 league) franchise (the Quad City Steamwheelers) in a matter of days was a bit impulsive.  It sure looked that way to my wife.  But from my point of view, I...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://mlnsportszone.squarespace.com/the-vip-room/rss-comments-entry-960833.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>