2025 Major League Baseball Thread

[ChadFL]

Burn McCourt Burn!

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/s...financing-plan

Judge rejects Dodgers plan

DOVER, Del. -- A Delaware judge has rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, a decision that likely will force the team to accept a financing offer from Major League Baseball.

The judge issued his eight-page decision Friday, two days after presiding over a hearing on the competing financing plans.

The team had sought approval of its proposed arrangement with hedge fund Highbridge Capital.

But the league, which has been locked in a bitter dispute with Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, countered with a competing plan that carried better financial terms.

The Dodgers rejected MLB's offer, saying it likely would result in legal battles and was an attempt by baseball commissioner Bud Selig to take control of the team and force a sale.

The decision comes after the Los Angeles Times obtained an 11-page letter in which Selig outlines the reasons that he shot down the Dodgers' proposed television deal with Fox and expresses concerns about an Internal Revenue Service investigation.

One big reason Selig cites for shooting down the TV deal is a lack of competition. The team's current deal with Fox expires in 2013 and the Dodgers cannot negotiate with other suitors until Nov. 30, 2012. Selig said that McCourt was willing to give away bargaining leverage because of a "desperate need for immediate cash."

"No other owner has sacrificed so much of his team's future for an immediate payoff," Selig wrote, according to the paper.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

Source - http://rotoworld.com/player/mlb/2706/carlos-beltran

I don't believe the Sox have the propects that the Mets would want to make the deal happen (they've traded some of their top propects in the past couple of yrs). I would say the Giants have the best shot with the Braves a very close second (contrary to popular belief, they Mets would deal within the division).

[Hi-Def Steve]

[quote=ChadFL]

"One big reason Selig cites for shooting down the TV deal is a lack of competition. The team's current deal with Fox expires in 2013 and the Dodgers cannot negotiate with other suitors until Nov. 30, 2012. Selig said that McCourt was willing to give away bargaining leverage because of a "desperate need for immediate cash."

"No other owner has sacrificed so much of his team's future for an immediate payoff," Selig wrote, according to the paper."

This is what has scared me from the beginning, that A) FOX having McCourt in the bent over position to give him an offer which the Dodgers could do much better. Especially since the Lakers went to Time Warner. B) That McCourt would use like 300 million upfront to pay his personal debts.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I don't believe the Sox have the propects that the Mets would want to make the deal happen (they've traded some of their top propects in the past couple of yrs). I would say the Giants have the best shot with the Braves a very close second (contrary to popular belief, they Mets would deal within the division).

Damn i sure hope we can get Beltran, he would automatically be our best hitter

Yanks are just ripping the A's right now, its 14-3 in only the 3rd inning

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I don't believe the Sox have the propects that the Mets would want to make the deal happen (they've traded some of their top propects in the past couple of yrs). I would say the Giants have the best shot with the Braves a very close second (contrary to popular belief, they Mets would deal within the division).

I don't care where he goes so long as it's not to Philly. Unfortunately I think they have the best shot.

[Batman1980]

Useless Twins already getting rocked 4-1 in the 4th, hoping they can get something going offensively now.

[mrf]

Nelson Cruz having a great game tonight against Toronto, 8 RBIs and just the sixth inning.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I don't care where he goes so long as it's not to Philly. Unfortunately I think they have the best shot.

Don't count on it. The Giants and you guys are the front runners.

[Glassroots]

Nice clutch hitting by Uggla tonight as he hits a 2 run Jack in the ninth to win it for the Braves. He may even hit his usual 30HR.

He's now on a 12 game hitting streak in which he's batting .333 with 5 HR and 9 RBI. Too bad he had such a terrible start cause his average is still sitting below the "Mendoza line" (.195).

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Don't count on it. The Giants and you guys are the front runners.

I sure hope you're right. As of yesterday everything I was reading pointed to Philly as the leader for Beltran. I'd love to see him join the Braves, though even San Fran is preferrable to Philly.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Glassroots

Nice clutch hitting by Uggla tonight as he hits a 2 run Jack in the ninth to win it for the Braves. He may even hit his usual 30HR.

He's now on a 12 game hitting streak in which he's batting .333 with 5 HR and 9 RBI. Too bad he had such a terrible start cause his average is still sitting below the "Mendoza line" (.195).

For awhile there I was thinking they should just send the guy to the minors he was so aweful. Hitting .180'ish more than halfway through the season isn't a slump, it's an Andruw Jones style mental collapse. I'm glad he finally came around, but I won't get my hopes up until he continues to hit well for another month or so.

[Wingman1977]

Next week the Yankees have their annual hope week (I know the Twins also have started their own hope week as well). I would love to see all MLB teams to have a hope week as well. For those who are wondering what it is, LINK.

[Navster]

FYI Giants are visiting the white house today, cant wait to see Brian Wilsons encounter with Obama

Big series coming up vs the Phillies...

[Navster]

SF Giants visit the White house.... The look on Brian Wilsons face is classic Enjoy











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[AutomaticDriver]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

SF Giants visit the White house.... The look on Brian Wilsons face is classic Enjoy

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Thanks for the pics.

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

[cajmoyper]

Bradley Cooper works in the White House? Oh anyways, 20-2 through 7. That's right 20 runs through 7 innings. Booya!

[wilky61]

Atlanta is starting to play like shit again now that the All Star Break has come and gone...

[cajmoyper]

How often does Michal Cuddyer close games?

EDIT: They had a graphic that said the last time a Twins position player pitched was in 1990. And tonight, they had only 2 shutout innings. But Cuddyer pitched the second of them. It was nice to see that on a night they were getting pounded they could find some joy in something like that. It was actually fun to watch. He looked like he was having fun and Gardenhire actually had a smile on his face at that point.

[wilky61]

How many teams in MLB do you think there are that have four everyday hitters in the starting lineup with batting averages below .230? (For the Braves, Uggla Heyward McClouth and Gonzalez)