Dodgers primed as MLB's next superpower

Now they just need a GM who knows what to do with that cash.

You can expect anything you want, but the reality is that the networks can only make money if advertisers are willing to pony up the money for viewership; seriously, who's watching the Dodgers in LA? More Americans watch Real Housewives or Dancing with the Stars than bleed Dodger blue.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  02.13 by Brewsterdude

You can expect anything you want, but the reality is that the networks can only make money if advertisers are willing to pony up the money for viewership; seriously, who's watching the Dodgers in LA? More Americans watch Real Housewives or Dancing with the Stars than bleed Dodger blue.

Given the fact that they operate in the same market and enjoy at least as much popularity (probably much more nationally) than the Angels, I think the recent TV contract Moreno got is a reasonable litmus test for what the Dodgers could get.

Three billion dollars over twenty years. That's $150m per year, so I wouldn't think $200m per for the Dodgers is too much of a stretch.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  02.13 by Brewsterdude

You can expect anything you want, but the reality is that the networks can only make money if advertisers are willing to pony up the money for viewership; seriously, who's watching the Dodgers in LA? More Americans watch Real Housewives or Dancing with the Stars than bleed Dodger blue.

As someone who lives in LA, I'll tell you...everyone. Despite what folks outside of this area think, the INSTANT the Dodgers become relevant again, they will leave the Angels in the dust. Angelenos are just waiting for a reason to love their Dodgers again. Oh, and relative to your earlier post about KARMA, this dbag McCourt is someone who needs to get bit by karma...

GO DODGERS!!

Thank you steinbrenner for showing how to exploit local cable revenues. He made baseball owners wealthier, and MLB players too.

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Originally posted 10:01 AM ET  02.13 by Lex-LOU-thor

Not as long as McCourt owns them.

the dodgers could be the next top riches team, only if the MLB, its able to get McCrook out of dodgers stadium, it would be very difficult, lets not forget that mcCrook owns the parking lot!~!!!!!!

McCrook would be a stumble rock for the dodgers to be able to get a TV deals wonder why??? macrook its expecting to get a few big bites from those deals from the TV deals!!!

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Originally posted 01:00 PM ET  02.13 by alacran

it would be very difficult, lets not forget that mcCrook owns the parking lot!~!!!!!!

The "parking lot" is where the new stadium will be built for the new or existing NFL team.