The Astros were one of 13 MLB clubs to record no change or a decline in value from 2008. Also declining were the Nationals (-12%), Braves (-10%), Mariners (-9%), Tigers (-9%), Giants (-5%), Indians (-4%), Rangers (-2%), A's (-1%), Pirates (-1%), Cardinals/Orioles/Blue Jays (+-0%)
How does this change from the previous five years?
Year | Value | %Change | Revenue | Oper. Inc. | Value Rank |
2009 | $445m | -4% | $194m | $17m | 12 |
2008 | $463m | +5% | $193m | $20.4m | 12 |
2007 | $442m | +6% | $184m | $18.4m | 11 |
2006 | $416m | +17% | $173m | $30.2m | 10 |
2005 | $357m | +12% | $155m | $9.6 | 11 |
2004 | $320m | -2% | $128m | -$1.9m | 9 |
Go to the World Series and see your value increase by $59 million! Anyone else notice that the Astros posted a record in revenues?