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Kevin Brown: The First $100 Million Player and His Impact on MLB's Financial Landscape
In 1998, Major League Baseball was experiencing a renaissance. Fresh off the iconic home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, the league was basking in an explosion of revenues and attendance. But during this period of prosperity, a pivotal moment was on the horizon—one driven by a masterful negotiation that would reshape the financial structure of baseball forever.