SJ24
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It's sad because the owner could have done this in Oakland and stayed there
In a dumpy stadium.
There's a reason the Warriors and Raiders left Oakland, too.
It's sad because the owner could have done this in Oakland and stayed there
A lot of MLB teams (and sports teams in general) don't make much, if any, money. But that's not really the reason you buy a team. You buy a sports franchise for status, tax benefits, and because sports franchises typically increase exponentially in value. The Phoenix Suns were bought for $401 million back in 2004, then sold in 2023 for $4 billion. I don't know of any other investment that is virtually guaranteed to net you 5-10x your money in 20 years.
5/60 is cheap
he's a 30 year old under control for 3 more seasons.
Absolutely correct. As long as a franchise can cash flow its capital investment, everything is rosy. Values of franchises continue to escalate and like you say they are a great investment for the few that can enter that extremely narrow market.
I agree too.. but there is a difference between an investment and a business. Amazon is worth billions and Bozo could fund many projects within his companies on what he probably has in the bank.. but Amazon is not going to run a deficit on any one venture very long. What makes a company valuable, is it ability to make money. Sports franchises in a lot a ways are the same. I do agree they are a bit different in that they are valued on other factors outside of profit and loss...
Again, sports owners generally aren't making much money off the operations of the team on a yearly basis. Many teams even lose money. Of course they would rather make money than lose money, but you don't purchase a sports team because you think it's gonna be a big moneymaker year over year. Status is largely the reason rich people buy a sports franchise. And they know it's gonna appreciate in value over time.
I do agree that it's hard to convince FA's that want to play everyday to come here and play in a reduced role. At least without overpaying for their services like the Dodgers do. But that doesn't mean we can't find a trade partner.
It also doesn't explain the lack of moves on the pitching side.
After last year I dont think any FA OF needs to be concerned with playing time. That said I think we need to set our sights on a prospect who is MLB ready and blocked. Like Alexander Canario of the Cubs. He is blocked in the majors with 2 better prospects right behind him. He is low batting average hitter but draws enough walks and hits for enough power to be a productive player.
Who is the Dodger$ closer?
Phillips? I guess since he had the most. But they had 5 guys with 5 or more saves. They had10 guys with at least one save. The Braves had 4 guys with any saves. The save stat is such a trap stat that makes guys like twit unwatchable. To say the game is only saved in the 9th inning is so dumb. It is like judging a guy for the number of RBI’s he has.
If it takes20 million to get talent then the Braves better pay it or watch other teams that will.
You may want to save your breath here. Anyone who thinks it's still the 90s where the best BP arm MUST pitch in the 9th is never going to understand the logic you are putting forth.
Yes, having a BP Ace from the right and left sides would be pretty ideal.