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Because McCourt's purchase of the Dodgers was approved by the same man now seizing control... Bud Selig. Even though Selig knew McCourt had no money of his own.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kubrick
Somebody buy that trash - the entire McCourt family - one way tickets out of here since they obviously can't afford their own... in the immortal words of Marcellus Wallace, "YOU'VE LOST YOUR L.A. PRIVILEGES" :103smile:
What happens when the new owner claims keeping two teams in the LA market is not financially viable in the current economic climate, so he moves the team to Nevada?Quote:
Originally Posted by doctordestructo
I seriously doubt that will happen. Dodgers, even during terrible years, still ranked in the top 10 in attendance and keep breaking attendance records. McCourt really screwed up the finances...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kubrick
Did AEG ever make a bid for the Dodgers when they were on sale in 2003?
Steve Soboroff defends Dodgers owner: "We need more people like Frank McCourt" - latimes.com
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Soboroff, hired as the Dodgers' vice chairman on Tuesday, calls Commissioner Bud Selig's decision to take over team "irresponsible" and says McCourt is not too financially strapped to operate the team.
Dodgers: Fans surprised but optimistic after MLB takes control of Dodgers - latimes.com
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At Dodger Stadium, fans say Commissioner Bud Selig's decision is a step in the right direction for the franchise.
It's also like the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals Part Deaux!Quote:
Originally Posted by Toothless
Dodgers aren't going anywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kubrick
Haha that guy is full of it, so I'm guessing the 200 million loan that McCourt was seeking was to buy another mansion or two?Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG JOE
