11-22-2008, 11:22 PM
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| Bench Warmer | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI
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| Met's new stadium naming-rights deal safe
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NEW YORK -- Perhaps it would be wise not to become too attached to the name associated with the Mets' new home. What now is Citi Field conceivably could have a different identity even before it opens in April because of the recession. A change would be likely if the once-mighty Citigroup, the value of its stock plummeting, is taken over by another banking institution.
The naming-rights agreement between the Mets and Citi, said to be worth $400 million over 20 years, is not in jeopardy, the Mets say. But they understand a takeover is possible and that a name change probably would follow. As much as the club favors the current name -- it considers it far less corporate-sounding than most of the new names for stadiums and sports arenas, it is much more conscious of the revenue connected to it.
| New stadium name now legal
This is good. I've seen views during games, the stadium is wonderful. |
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