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Old 02-11-2006, 01:48 AM   #10
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Re: Meanwhile in St. Louis

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Originally Posted by cincinnati chili
Exactly. I'm surprised that the editors at Prospectus let that one go.

I know the author is trying to make a point, but the Cardinals draw from a significantly more populous area than the Brewers.

St. Louis is the 18th most populous metro area in the country (2.7 million).

Milwaukee is the 36th most populous area in the country (1.5 million), trailing the likes of metro Norfolk, Virginia and metro Providence, Rhode Island.

http://www.proximityone.com/msa03us.htm
How about those poor, small-market Twins with the 16th most populous metro area?
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