It’s becoming crystal clear that the Dodgers are more important to Frank McCourt as a real estate investment. He clearly prefers to invest his money in land, brick and mortar, and doesn’t see the value in investing in the product (players) that will bring long term success to the organization. Santana, Kyle Blair, and the inadequate investment on drafted and international players are examples of a policy that will ultimately deplete the pipeline of prospects that feeds the Dodgers, and bring us back to the pre-Logan White era, when the Dodgers had one of the worst farm systems in baseball. Want a reason why the Dodgers haven’t won a championship since 1988, well that’s one of them (probably the biggest).

Why didn’t we get Cliff Lee at the trade deadline? Could it be that we simply didn’t have the depth of prospects to make the deal? And if we did have the prospects, chances are, making the deal would have left our farm system barren.

Investing in Camelback Ranch and renovatiing Dodger Stadium are solid investemnts, and bode well for the future strength of the organzation. But relegating player acquisition and player development to second class consideration will lead to long term decay, and attendance that should be be over 4 million per year will shrink to under 3 million. Playoff revenue will also dry up, as will the ability to raise prices to a level that fans are willing to pay.

First class organizations do EVERYTHING first class, not just SOME things.

But, there are always two sides of the story. And since these two talk out of both sides of their mouths that’s four sides. And, throw in the team of lawyers and there are so many stories it will take months to sort it all out.

But, with Frank’s background, doesn’t it make sense that he would be involved in the real estate end of things? That’s what he knows.

It’s over.

Jamie has it right.

Oh, by the way, do you start at the bottom and work up when you do your taxes as well?

I suspect the Cubs own what few lots are available at Wrigley.