Letters: Their money's not on Frank McCourt

During the 2005 Dodger Stadium renovation and seat replacement project, my brother and I purchased a pair of used Dodger Stadium seats for several hundred dollars. Given the fact that Frank McCourt has now declared bankruptcy, does that now mean that we own more of the Dodgers than he?

Donald Bentley

La Puente

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Frank McCourt uses an interesting business plan for the Dodgers:

1. Defer millions dollars of salary and bills to future years in order to reduce current costs;

2. Seek advances from multiple revenue streams in order to meet current obligations.

I'm no Warren Buffett, but that seems like a deeply flawed way to run a business.

Jeffrey Stewart

Eagle Rock

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I guess Frank McCourt just torpedoed his chances for his statue erected in front of Dodger Stadium, huh?

Mark J. Featherstone

Windsor Hills

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It has always bothered me, while waiting in line to overpay for hot dogs and drinks, that a good chunk of my money was going toward Frank's hair stylist, a Russian psychic and property taxes on Jamie's numerous homes. My loyalty to the Dodgers and love of baseball always convinced me to overlook it. This latest bankruptcy embarrassment is too much to overcome, however. Starting now, I am withholding my dozen or so visits to the ballpark per year, which includes my discretionary income for souvenirs and merchandise, until the team is no longer owned by the McCourts.

I cannot hit a ball or throw a pitch to help the Dodgers win, but I can help the team by protesting with my absence. I encourage all other Dodger fans to do the same.

Jim Patton

Manhattan Beach

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To be honest, all the off-the-field problems McCourt and the Dodgers seemingly have hasn't worried me at all up until this point. But then I thought about what Vin Scully must be thinking and what a better time than any it would be for him to quietly slide out the back door, retiring while all the attention is elsewhere. Now I'm worried.

George Metalsky

Redondo Beach

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Thank you, Bill Plaschke, for reminding us that there are some things even Frank McCourt can't take away from Dodgers fans. That friend and foe alike realize McCourt's tenure is an abomination in the Dodgers' storied history speaks to the durability of the Dodgers franchise. Let's just hope Vin will return for another season to shepherd us out of this nightmare and into the next Dodger era.

Allison Lauterbach

Los Angeles

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I know it's not a popular view, but I just don't understand why the Dodgers' awful play this year is somehow a reflection of their jerky owner. Does he have a bat and glove when he arrives at Chavez Ravine? Do we really care if he bonds with the players? Monetary reasons? Please, believe me, every player will be paid what they're owed, who cares where it comes from.

Come on! The Dodgers stink because they're simply a bad team, period! Don't blame the lame owner, it's a ridiculous excuse. There's only a few guys on the team that are hitting their weight. Do you really believe the majority of these players would perform better if they respected their pathetic owner? Of course not.

It has been 23 years since they were in a World Series. Dodgers fans must learn to be more like Cubs fans — love the team, but lower your expectations and be happy with mediocrity.

William Michael

Dana Point

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How is it possible that the Dodgers, profitable and solvent for 45 years without a major television rights contract, are suddenly and irrevocably bankrupt, requiring a monster TV deal to bail them out? There's only one possible answer: The Dodger franchise is the victim of a mob-style bust-out.

Rhys Thomas

Valley Glen

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Is it possible that Frank McCourt and Whitey Bulger had a joint Boston business connection?

Jerry Selby

Pasadena

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If Frank McCourt is somehow able to keep the Dodgers, and he thinks attendance is low now, he ain't seen nothing yet!

Ron Gonzalez

Diamond Bar

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They should have a Bud Selig bobblehead night at every stadium including the minors. But have a special edition for the Dodgers. The head can only move from side to side.

Gary McDonough

Riverside

City pride

Chris Dufresne's June 26 story on the popularity of L.A. sports teams was a nice history lesson. However, it was incomplete as there was no mention of either broadcasters Vin Scully (Dodgers) or Chick Hearn (Lakers) — both of whom were integral to the popularity of their respective teams.

Ken Feldman

Tarzana

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Fred Claire is wishing with his heart and not his head. L.A. will never be a Dodgers town again in his lifetime.

Charles L. Freeman

Baldwin Hills

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