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Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:13 am EST

Mavericks owner Cuban buying L.A. Dodgers?

By Mark J. Miller

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard that the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers are having some nasty marital troubles so there is a rumor floating around that the lovely couple, Frank and Jamie McCourt, could try to unload the team and that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would be the first in line to buy the team, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Cuban, who tried to buy the Chicago Cubs, tells the paper there is no substance to the story. And the Dodgers aren't even for sale.

According to the paper, "Cuban has said repeatedly in recent months that he has no interest in adding any sports franchises to his business portfolio." It would really have to be some kind of special situation for him to want the Dodgers as part of his portfolio: "I'm not a fan of debt-driven acquisitions. If a unique situation came up where I could contribute capital to buy out a majority shareholder and gain control, with existing shareholders or note holders staying in place, I would consider it," he wrote.

Source: Dallas Morning NewsNew Window

Related: Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers

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  1. str A's hooter
    1. Posted by str A's hooter Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:32 am EST

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    Cuban and Selig migt butt heads. They are different as night and day. He just wouldn't fit into the "Good Ole Boys Club"! I don't see other owners voting him in.
  2. Ron C
    2. Posted by Ron C Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:45 am EST

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    Not likely. The Dodgers have a tradition of Catholic owners and managers. Cuban is Jewish.
  3. str A's hooter
    3. Posted by str A's hooter Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:31 am EST

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    Fank and Jamie better seek an annullment, then, Ron. The Catholic Church doesn't recognize divorce.
    The Dodger's greatest pitcher was Jewish. Sandy Koufax. I don't thing religion should make a difference in running a baseball team.
  4. BronxFinest.............
    4. Posted by BronxFinest............. Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:52 am EST

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    They got manny who cares
    who is the owner
  5. Rickers
    5. Posted by Rickers Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:37 am EST

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    please, we want Cuban. He loves his teams and would be willing to try to win.
  6. panther1bcoach
    6. Posted by panther1bcoach Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:28 am EST

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    what a damn mess!!!
  7. scott
    7. Posted by scott Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:35 am EST

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    Ron, and that means something, because? I hate to say this but most of the Dodger tradition left with the O'Malleys.
  8. ~PANCHO~
    8. Posted by ~PANCHO~ Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:55 am EST

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    oh Lord......please no. I know Yahoo has nothing better to do, but this? cmon...its too dam early in the morning to make me wanna drink. IF this happens, and i doubt it....i don't think i could take it. please, just get rid of the wife Frank and try ur best to keep the team.
  9. jaseweil
    9. Posted by jaseweil Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:22 am EST

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    "Not likely. The Dodgers have a tradition of Catholic owners and managers. Cuban is Jewish"
    What the hell does team ownership have to do with religion? Who cares if they're catholic, jewish, hindu, or muslim as long as they run the team efficiently and try to win!
  10. Joshums
    10. Posted by Joshums Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:34 am EST

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    Rush Limbaugh should buy the Dodgers. Then maybe he could get Torre to manage the mound more conservatively.
  11. Juan
    11. Posted by Juan Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:32 pm EST

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    I agree with scott's post.....Dodger tradition left with the O'Malleys.....i am not happy with all the mess going on at The Ravine...but we will see how this works out...Get rid of your Vieja Frank!!!!! I just hope the new owner, if it happens puts a winning product on the field....besides it can't get any worse than the Browns or the Raiders.
  12. JimM
    12. Posted by JimM Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:32 pm EST

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    Doesn't Fox still hold a 9 figure note from McCourt from when he bought the Dodgers? Cuban could buy that from Fox and foreclose. Instant team!
  13. Los Angeles Lakers
    13. Posted by Los Angeles Lakers Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:57 pm EST

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    Damn I hate mark Cuban but I would respect him as Dodgers Owner.
    Cus I know he would spend $$$!
    GO Mark Cuban for Dodgers Owner!!!
  14. Richard S
    14. Posted by Richard S Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:19 pm EST

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    The Dodgers ownership/investors should look across the city of Los Angeles and watch how Jerry Buss runs the Lakers..... L.A. is a Laker town and has been since Jerry Buss & Magic Johnson came in 1980!
    No one runs a franchise better than the Buss family! 9 championships since 1980! No other major professional sports franchise has won that many since!! Name one!
  15. OLD MAN
    15. Posted by OLD MAN Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:43 pm EST

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    If it is true then we in LA are in for quite a ride. Go Cuban. He fits in here like a glove...
  16. OLD MAN
    16. Posted by OLD MAN Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:43 pm EST

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    HE could buy the Dodgers with pocket change or a personal check maybe.....
  17. daniel_meraz
    17. Posted by daniel_meraz Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:58 pm EST

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    why wont he buy the Rangers instead? makes more sense...
  18. peter.houle@...
    18. Posted by peter.houle@... Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:01 pm EST

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    I think cuban would perfect and he would not be afraid to the bucks, hes agressive young and a smart ass hey why not we need some who not afraid of other owners and stands up to whoever.Yes he is out spoken at times but thats what you want in a team owner.
  19. jaseweil
    19. Posted by jaseweil Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:41 pm EST

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    for the record Ron C.-----Ruppert Murdoch who owned the Dodgers after the O'Mallleys is Jewish as is Mark Cuban. But like I said in an earlier post, who cares what religion the owner practices.
  20. The Real Deal
    20. Posted by The Real Deal Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:24 pm EST

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    MLB doesn't need that piece of trash. No to Cuban.
  21. wkl
    21. Posted by wkl Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:14 pm EST

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    17. Posted by daniel_meraz Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:58 pm EST Report Abuse
    why wont he buy the Rangers instead? makes more sense...
    because if he did buy thr Dodgers, the Mavs would probably be dumped!
  22. Db_DodgerFan_inTexas
    22. Posted by Db_DodgerFan_inTexas Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:52 pm EST

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    For gawd sakes, please don't give the reins to Jamie McCourt. We all saw what happened to another L.A. franchise wshen a woman took over (see Los Angeles Rams).
    And don't even get me started on Marge Schott of the Reds.
    We need an owner that will actually invest REAL PASSION into our team. I want to see a world series with the Yankees and Dodgers one more time b4 I die.
    Dang I wish I was rich.
    P.S. WE NEED STARTING PITCHING !
  23. jorge s
    23. Posted by jorge s Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:34 pm EST

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    Where are the O'Malley's!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. kingpaddy
    24. Posted by kingpaddy Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:10 pm EST

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    The Dodgers always had a family environment. Not so now. I think Cuban could do that. I also think McCourt has done a good job putting a Championship team on the field. How long has he owned them now?
    The O'Mallys knew how it was done. 2$ bleacher seats on sale the day of the game. All fans could go to a game.
    Lose a few $$$ on bleacher seats make it up with Dodger Dogs. Best Dogs in the Majors

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