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June 22, 2011
Mark Cuban May Be Interest In Buying Dodgers, But 'Mess' Franchise Faces Sounds To Be Too Much For Him
Mark Cuban May Be Interest In Buying Dodgers, But 'Mess' Franchise Faces Sounds To Be Too Much For Him
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June 21, 2011
Frank McCourt, Bud Selig On Collision Course Over Dodgers
When MLB commissioner Bud Selig rejected the Dodgers' proposed multi-billion dollar television contract with Fox on Monday, the stage was set for a potential showdown with Selig and Frank McCourt. With McCourt reportedly unable to make payroll on June 30, MLB will likely step in and seize control of the Dodgers. The question remains, however, just what does that entail?
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June 20, 2011
Reaction To Rejection Of Dodgers TV Deal: Frank McCourt, Bud Selig Seem Headed For Legal Battle
With Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig on Monday rejecting the Dodgers multi-billion television contract with Fox, the stage appears set for Frank McCourt's exit as owner of the Dodgers. However, McCourt will not go down without a fight.
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June 20, 2011
Attorney For Frank McCourt Calls Bud Selig Rejection Of Fox TV Deal 'Potentially Destructive' To Dodgers, MLB
After MLB commissioner Bud Selig rejected the Dodgers' multi-billion television deal with Fox, Frank McCourt is understandably not pleased with the decision. Attorney Steve Susman, of Susman Godfrey, released a statement on behalf of McCourt and the Dodgers calling Selig's decision "potentially destructive to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Major League Baseball."
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June 20, 2011
Bud Selig Rejects Dodgers TV Deal With Fox
Remember that divorce settlement reached by Frank and Jamie McCourt last week? It turns out it is null and void now, as MLB commissioner Bud Selig has rejected the Dodgers' proposed television deal with Fox, reportedly worth between $1.7 billion $3 billion. Selig issued a statement on Monday.
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June 17, 2011
Frank And Jamie McCourt Reach Divorce Settlement
Frank and Jamie McCourt have reached a divorce settlement, finally ending their 20-month long battle. Their long fight over ownership of the Dodgers has appeared to reach an end, though with a twist. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reported that the settlement is contingent upon Major League Baseball approving the Dodgers' pending television contract extension with Fox.
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May 2, 2011
Magic Johnson As Dodgers Owner? Don't Get Your Hopes Up
While it should be noted that the Dodgers are in fact not yet for sale, that hasn't stopped potential suitors from weighing in on potentially buying the franchise, including Magic Johnson.
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April 27, 2011
MLB To Frank McCourt: No Decision Made On Dodgers' TV Deal
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt held a press conference today after meeting with Major League Baseball, claiming that his 17-year television deal had been rejected by MLB, and expressing disappointment in the league's overseeing of the club. However, MLB disagrees.
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April 27, 2011
Frank McCourt: 'Nobody Handed Me The Dodgers, And I’m Not Going Anywhere'
Frank McCourt was in New York Wednesday meeting with Major League Baseball, and he made it clear he would not give up control of the Dodgers without a fight. McCourt presented a new television deal worth as much as $3 billion over 17 years, including an equity stake for the Dodgers in Prime Ticket, but the deal was ultimately rejected by commissioner Bud Selig, who was not present at today's meeting.
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April 25, 2011
Tom Schieffer Named By MLB To Oversee Dodgers Day-To-Day Operations
Major League Baseball has decided to appoint Tom Schieffer, a former president of the Texas Rangers, as trustee to oversee the day-to-day operations and finances of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move, which was announced on Monday, completes last week's announcement by commissioner Bud Selig the MLB would be taking over the running of the Dodgers.Schieffer has quite a history, in and out of baseball.
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April 21, 2011
MLB Takes Over The Dodgers: What They're Writing
Wednesday, MLB announced plans to take over the Dodgers. Here's what some people are saying in response.
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April 21, 2011
New Dodgers Vice Chairman Soboroff: 'We Need More People Like Frank McCourt'
It appears Frank McCourt won't give up control of the Los Angeles Dodgers without a fight. While commissioner Bud Selig isn't in McCourt's corner, deciding Wednesday to oversee day-to-day operations and finances of the Dodgers, Steve Soboroff is on Team Frank. Soboroff, a former advisor to L.A. mayor Richrd Riordan, was hired by the Dodgers Tuesday as Vice Chairman.
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April 20, 2011
Frank McCourt Responds To MLB Running Dodgers Operations
It took over seven hours, but Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has finally responded to Bud Selig and Major League Baseball, who announced today they would be overseeing the finances and day-to-day operations of the Dodgers. The statement from McCourt: "Major League Baseball sets strict financial guidelines which all 30 teams must follow. The Dodgers are in compliance with these guidelines. On this basis, it is hard to understand the Commissioner's action today."
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April 20, 2011
Jamie McCourt, Mark Cuban React To MLB Taking Over Dodgers
As news of Major League Baseball stepping in to oversee the day-to-day operations and finances of the Los Angeles Dodgers broke on Wednesday, Frank McCourt hasn't said anything yet, but a statement of some sort, if not a lawsuit, will almost assuredly be forthcoming. Jamie McCourt however, embroiled in a bitter divorce with Frank for well over a year, did speak on Wednesday.
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April 20, 2011
Reaction To MLB Take Over Of Dodgers: Good Riddance, Frank McCourt
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has announced today that MLB is overseeing all day-to-day operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers, meaning all trades and major expenses must be approved by whomever is appointed by MLB. Reaction has been swift throughout baseball regarding this turn of events, and the overwhelming sentiment seems to be good riddance to Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt.
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April 20, 2011
MLB To Take Over Day-To-Day Operations Of Dodgers
Frank McCourt and the Dodgers have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court, asking for among other things, a chance for competitive bidding for a new TV contract that could be worth up to $3 billion. MLB has yet to respond.