kraig you're absolutely right if i can glean from your definition of "experience" as meaning: in order to develop property you need site control before anything actually gets done, then i agree. if "experience" means: knowing how to butter your bread in the cod, then i understand, but don't nec. agree that it's the way things should get done. if "experience" means: putting yourself in a position of power and leverage so you can get what you want, then i also understand, but there's really no good reason imho that this was the dynamic that had to play into the disposition of tiger stadium. what's more none of this mitigates against the illogic of the situation and the fact that the EDC's decision is a stupid, shortsighted and counterproductive one.