McCourt’s TV Deal with Fox Nixed by Selig
Written by playerpress.com, Monday June 20 2011
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig has most likely swung the ax on Dodgers owner Frank McCourt as he rejected a possible deal with the team and Fox Sports.
In spite of the fact that McCourt reached a divorce settlement with his ex-wife Jamie on Friday, Selig and Major League Baseball would not approve the 17-year, contract with Fox that would have been worth close to $3 billion, money that McCourt has continually said he would need in order to keep the Dodgers operable.
Selig issued the following statement concerning his decision:
“Pursuant to my authority as Commissioner, I have informed Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt today in a detailed letter that I cannot approve the club’s proposed transaction with FOX. This decision was reached after a full and careful consideration of the terms of the proposed transaction and the club’s current circumstances. It is my conclusion that this proposed transaction with FOX would not be in the best interests of the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, the game of Baseball and the millions of loyal fans of this historic club.
“Mr. McCourt has been provided with an expansive analysis of my reasons for rejecting this proposed transaction. Critically, the transaction is structured to facilitate the further diversion of Dodgers assets for the personal needs of Mr. McCourt. Given the magnitude of the transaction, such a diversion of assets would have the effect of mortgaging the future of the franchise to the long-term detriment of the club and its fans.
“As I have said before, we owe it to the legion of loyal Dodger fans to ensure that this club is being operated properly now and will be guided appropriately in the future. This transaction would not accomplish these goals.”
McCourt now has two options, he can sell the team or he can sue. Knowing McCourt’s temperament, Selig is no doubt prepared to take on a lawsuit.
McCourt’s smartest option would be to sell the team, but he has been known for not always doing the smart thing.
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