Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
Allan H. Selig, Commissioner
245 Park Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10167
Ph: 212-931-7800
Dear Bud,
As you well know, ever since Frank McCourt purchased the Dodgers in 2004 there have been problems. In fact, to say that he purchased the team is somewhat of a misnomer because he never had the money for the team. Don't get me wrong, I know that in today's world even the ultra rich, the owner of a sports franchise, doesn't just sign a check and write the GNP for Liberia in the amount.
Frank McCourt was asked to sell the team by your office but I'd like to think that it was in part thanks to the efforts of fans who had it up to here (I forgot you can't see me- but I'm standing on my chair with my hand close to the ceiling) with the deception of this 21st century carpetbagger. Below is a picture of a meager crowd on hand at Dodger Stadium on a Saturday in the middle of the season.
Finally, some good news!
After a long and arduous process including a very messy and very public divorce it looks like the team is being sold. Based on the reports that surfaced last night, it appears the group headed by Stan Kasten, Mark Walter and Ervin 'Magic' Johnson are just a formality away from being the new owners of an iconic sports franchise. Frank McCourt is to no longer be a thorn in the side of Angelinos and baseball fans alike.
So, what's this I hear about the new ownership group prepared to pay $2,000,000,000 (yes, that's two billion American dollars) but it won't include the land? Why would anyone spend billions of dollars on a team without owning the property?
Knowing that there was light at the end of the tunnel, I ended my two year boycott of the team and bought a Dodgers ticket package with the knowledge I wouldn't be supporting Frank McCourt and regime that nearly drove a proud franchise into the ground. Please don't let Frank McCourt have any involvement with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chavez Ravine. If there's any chance that Frank McCourt stands to profit one penny from the pricey $15 per vehicle parking at Dodger Stadium then you can be assured I'll find alternative plans that might include attending fewer games if it becomes a hassle.
For fans of the team that are looking to avoid paying for parking that could possibly benefit Frank McCourt, I urge you to write or call the Office of Commissioner of Baseball, park outside the stadium and/or take the Metro.
http://www.metro.net/around/dodger-stadium-express/
Sincerely,
Nolan Walker
Loyal Dodgers fan since 1982
CC: Ervin Johnson, Stan Kasten, Mark Walter, et al
**** UPDATE ****
As reported late last night in this article from Ramona Shelburne at ESPNLosAngeles.com it appears the Frank McCourt will not be able to profit from parking revenue. I'd rather that McCourt no longer be affiliated with the team in any way but this looks close enough for me.
