In this episode of the Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco, Jared Diamond, sports columnist for the Wall Street Journal, discusses his recent piece on The Battery in Atlanta, the most envied stadium setup in MLB. The Battery is not just a ballpark, but a mixed-use development that has become a model for other sports organizations. It contains apartments, offices, hotels, restaurants, a concert venue, a movie theater, and other entertainment options – even a mechanical bull. What’s particularly of interest to other sports club owners? The revenue that’s being created by The Battery, which does not have to be shared with other baseball clubs under MLB’s revenue sharing system. And they are raking it in. Join Kelley and Jared as they discuss this sports venue that could just be the stadium setup of the future. And of course don’t miss Jared’s take on…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.

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