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Facing headwinds on traffic, I have decided on a modest price increase for Trade Rumors Front Office for the first time. As of tomorrow, the price will increase to $34.99 per year.
To show appreciation for all existing subscribers as well as anyone who signs up by the end of the day, we’re grandfathering all of those people in at the $29.89 per year price until 8-1-28! That means you have less than three hours left to lock in three years of savings before the price goes up. Please note that you’ll need to keep auto-renewal on to keep the old price.
MLBTR was all hands on deck today as we celebrated our 20th trade deadline. It’s always one of the wildest days of the year for us. If you enjoy our work and have the means, please consider a Trade Rumors Front Office subscription to enhance your experience!
Does the paid subscription resolve the issue where if you are listening to audio from another app while scrolling mlbtr, the audio stops halfway through the article?
Thanks Tim! FO is a totally worthwhile subscription. It’s no brainer for any sports fan.
Finally went ahead and subscribed. I’ve spent more than enough time on this site to warrant the cost. Glad I am able to support all of the work that goes into keeping us all up to date 365.
So it’s still 2.99 per month until 2028 if I’ve been subscribed for the last several months?
Yes, but if you are planning to hang around that long I’d recommend switching to an annual subscription today since that comes out to $2.49 per month.
If you already have an annual how do we get the 3 year deal?
I’d pay you $30 for the work you are doing today, The rest of the year is free!
Proud subscriber. You guys do amazing.
I just subscribed and my moral virtue has surpassed so, so many. Non-subscribers are SAD!
One of the best values out there, plus it supports independent journalism. win/win.
Great job today, guys. Take the rest of the day off!
Transcript from Tim Dierkes voicemail:
Um hey Tim – uh – this is Joe Pohlad…you know, from the Minnesota Twins?……..of course you who know who I am… dammit im so STUPID!……. [sigh] um.. anyway, sorry about that, Tim…um….say, I really like your website. Its super cool. But, um, my uncles? They say its ‘too pricy, Joseph’. They’re like, ‘why pay all this money to the stinkin’ proles about super stupid sports stuff’….heh heh, heh heh, funny right? heh heh. I love onamaetopeia! heh heh, and Uncle Jim’s so funny…heh heh…Um, uh, aaaaanyway….so, Tim, I’m just calling to see if I could get, like, um, an even beeetter deal, you know…because my Uncle Jim and all. Like can I have a front office subscription for, like, free? Like a good guy discount, you know? Heh, heh, like, im a good guy, youre a good guy, heh, heh. Alright, um, thanks for thinking it over. Stay cool, man!