TJ Simers, putting all cheap shots aside, wrote an article in today's Los Angeles Times relating Ms. McCourt's now famous comments to the reality that we've all known for quite some time.
It doesn't matter who the Dodgers put on the field as each year they still manage to squeeze in 3 million people as evident by the numbers below.
2008-3.7 million fans
2007-3.8 million fans
2006-3.7 million fans
2005-3.6 million fans
2004-3.4 million fans
Those seasons include two years (2007 and 2005) when the team limped to a fourth place finish. You don't have to look too deep to understand McCourt's thoughts. Why spend $30 million per year on Manny (note: $18 million on Andruw Jones is okay though) when the faithful still show up to watch a fourth place team?
Dodger Stadium has always been my favorite place on earth. I will continue to attend games whether the Dodgers are kings or chumps. However, that doesn't mean I have to be satisfied with the team on the field. Settling for mediocrity is never something any fan should accept. If it means higher prices at the concession stands, or a few dollars extra for tickets then I am okay with that. If you're going to pay $10 for a beer then the front office better be putting on their best show.
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So as a $10 beerman, what's your thoughts on Pete Wilson for a cool $7.2 million?
I think you mean jack Wilson. But thanks for the comment. Spread the word to fellow dodger fans.
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