The Big Blue Wrecking Crew

I don't want someone who has to finance it at all.  It would basically limit them spending the money needed to even compete against the Angels now for free agents much less the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies.  The Dodgers need a guy with a dumptruck load of cash who is willing to buy his way into the bigtime while also funding major changes in international scouting and the drafting of free agents.

This isn't about feel good stories anymore.  To be a team that can consistently contend, you have to be able to go head-to-head with the major players and there aren't too many of these guys.  Torre and Caruso are a joke in that regard. 

NewportDevil said:

I don't want someone who has to finance it at all.  It would basically limit them spending the money needed to even compete against the Angels now for free agents much less the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies.  The Dodgers need a guy with a dumptruck load of cash who is willing to buy his way into the bigtime while also funding major changes in international scouting and the drafting of free agents.

This isn't about feel good stories anymore.  To be a team that can consistently contend, you have to be able to go head-to-head with the major players and there aren't too many of these guys.  Torre and Caruso are a joke in that regard. 

While that sounds wonderful, it is not likely to happen.  I am not so much worried about the new owner financing his bid, I am just worried when a prospective owner bids more than his net worth using the team as collateral - like McCourt.    I have no issue with Cohen using his brokerage firm or assets as collateral, but I do have a problem when someone like Caruso, whose net worth is $1.8 billion (est.) and he uses the future TV deal and the team to finance his purchase.   I just doubt that any of the prospective owners can roll in a trunk carrying $2 billion or whatever the price turns out to be.   Having that much liquid assets just sitting in a bank seems to be counterproductive for these kind of folks.  It isn't like they need savings accounts or IRA's, so one would think that their "liquid assets" are investments and the like.  

What would sound wonderful is if the prospective bidders could somehow collude to keep all their bids under a billion.  Fantasy for sure, but would be sweet revenge just to shove it up McCourt's backside.

Hagdag26 said:

What would sound wonderful is if the prospective bidders could somehow collude to keep all their bids under a billion.  Fantasy for sure, but would be sweet revenge just to shove it up McCourt's backside.

That would be sweet.  But, I am sure that Bud Lite has made promises to Frank and one of them has to be that the purchase price is over $1 billion.  I doubt that Frank would back off of his "Sue Everyone and Wait 'em Out" mentality in less than one year unless Bud made sure Frank walks away rich.  

Unfortunately when all the dust (or should it be stench?) settles, I think the bottom line for Frankie is the most $ and he couldn't care less who gets the team. That whole local connection, etc. is plain hogwash. I think it will be a figure in the $1.5B and above area.

The FBI arrested 7 people today and charged them with insider trading.  One was an analyst for a division of Cohen's hedge fund.  Nobody has accused Cohen of anything but it is pretty typical of these cases that they try to sweat those arrested to turn on superiors to get more lenient treatment.  I have no idea if that is possible here.

Has Cohen been approved by MLB?

Chin Music said:

Has Cohen been approved by MLB?

Apparently according to Shaikin, earlier this month.

grabarkewitz said:

Chin Music said:

Has Cohen been approved by MLB?

Apparently according to Shaikin, earlier this month.

Thanks. I doubt MLB would want Cohen as an owner but what an they do? McCorksoccer will sue and derail this if they blocked him and he's still presumed innocent as of now. I don't think these guys got rich from overpaying for things but ....

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

beefchopper said:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Must disagree. This would be a classy union. The Dodgers and Disney have always been two tent poles of LA entertainment and culture. Remember this is not Disney the corporation it's the individuals in the family. The combined worth of these 2 families plus the inevitable investors would be enough to run a winning team and make a great fan experience. Plus Disney excells at magically having a Prince show up at the end and save the day:)

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Not such good news for the secretaries either.  Based on the team Babu put together they won't win that much.

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Must disagree. This would be a classy union. The Dodgers and Disney have always been two tent poles of LA entertainment and culture. Remember this is not Disney the corporation it's the individuals in the family. The combined worth of these 2 families plus the inevitable investors would be enough to run a winning team and make a great fan experience. Plus Disney excells at magically having a Prince show up at the end and save the day:)

My problem is that O'Malley was never one to try to spend big on players.  He was a "model owner" who would never rock the boat as far as other owners were concerned.  I do not believe he would produce anything more than a middling club in today's environment.

Looks like Cuban is "in" on the bidding and he said that" LA would never be the same" if he were the owner of the Dodgers:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Here is once sentence from this that might prove to be something we might look ahead to:

If you think the McCourts' divorce was ugly, wait until some of these egomaniacs try to merge into a single entity.   Wait!  I take it back.  Nobody could be as bad as the McCourts.

SamAdams said:

If you think the McCourts' divorce was ugly, wait until some of these egomaniacs try to merge into a single entity.   Wait!  I take it back.  Nobody could be as bad as the McCourts.

I agree.  Even the worst pairing of billionaire egomaniacs couldn't possibly hate each other more than our despicable current owners do.

A new name, Larry Ellison, has apparently entered the fray...!  As the third wealthiest person in California (not saying nearly as much these days!), Ellison certainly has the cash to play!  

ItTakesFaith said:

A new name, Larry Ellison, has apparently entered the fray...!  As the third wealthiest person in California (not saying nearly as much these days!), Ellison certainly has the cash to play!  

We could do worse.  A guy with his track record and ego is sure to compete to win.  Compared to what the tech world is suffering these days, the baseball world might seem mild by comparison.  

Actually, he's the third richest in the country.  He's #1 in California.  Then again, as you said, given it's CA, I think I might be in the top 40 somewhere.  But interesting to see him get involved.  

beefchopper said:

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Must disagree. This would be a classy union. The Dodgers and Disney have always been two tent poles of LA entertainment and culture. Remember this is not Disney the corporation it's the individuals in the family. The combined worth of these 2 families plus the inevitable investors would be enough to run a winning team and make a great fan experience. Plus Disney excells at magically having a Prince show up at the end and save the day:)

My problem is that O'Malley was never one to try to spend big on players.  He was a "model owner" who would never rock the boat as far as other owners were concerned.  I do not believe he would produce anything more than a middling club in today's environment.

You are right about the past but he was on auto pilot then. Can't imagine with new partners, payroll, new GM, and however many years it's been of him looking in from The outside the game that he wouldn't go for it. I'm liking the O'Disney group more than Magic.

Larry Ellison has got some SERIOUS cash! Lets see if he puts his money where his mouth (reportedly) is. Richest dude in Cali and the 3rd richest in the US? Yeah, he could afford it.

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Must disagree. This would be a classy union. The Dodgers and Disney have always been two tent poles of LA entertainment and culture. Remember this is not Disney the corporation it's the individuals in the family. The combined worth of these 2 families plus the inevitable investors would be enough to run a winning team and make a great fan experience. Plus Disney excells at magically having a Prince show up at the end and save the day:)

My problem is that O'Malley was never one to try to spend big on players.  He was a "model owner" who would never rock the boat as far as other owners were concerned.  I do not believe he would produce anything more than a middling club in today's environment.

You are right about the past but he was on auto pilot then. Can't imagine with new partners, payroll, new GM, and however many years it's been of him looking in from The outside the game that he wouldn't go for it. I'm liking the O'Disney group more than Magic.

Hey, as long as O'Malley is not the complete owner of the group (and that's not going to happen in this day and age anymore) and along with the Disney families cash I could get behind rooting for them also.

Matthew said:

ItTakesFaith said:

A new name, Larry Ellison, has apparently entered the fray...!  As the third wealthiest person in California (not saying nearly as much these days!), Ellison certainly has the cash to play!  

We could do worse.  A guy with his track record and ego is sure to compete to win.  Compared to what the tech world is suffering these days, the baseball world might seem mild by comparison.  

Actually, he's the third richest in the country.  He's #1 in California.  Then again, as you said, given it's CA, I think I might be in the top 40 somewhere.  But interesting to see him get involved.  

You might want to tell Governor Jerry Brown about that.  His Texas rant during his state of the state speech was nothing short of comical.

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Must disagree. This would be a classy union. The Dodgers and Disney have always been two tent poles of LA entertainment and culture. Remember this is not Disney the corporation it's the individuals in the family. The combined worth of these 2 families plus the inevitable investors would be enough to run a winning team and make a great fan experience. Plus Disney excells at magically having a Prince show up at the end and save the day:)

My problem is that O'Malley was never one to try to spend big on players.  He was a "model owner" who would never rock the boat as far as other owners were concerned.  I do not believe he would produce anything more than a middling club in today's environment.

You are right about the past but he was on auto pilot then. Can't imagine with new partners, payroll, new GM, and however many years it's been of him looking in from The outside the game that he wouldn't go for it. I'm liking the O'Disney group more than Magic.

I hope you're right but regardless, whoever replaces McCourt will be practically on his way to Sainthood in my book until proven otherwise.

True2DaBlue said:

Larry Ellison has got some SERIOUS cash! Lets see if he puts his money where his mouth (reportedly) is. Richest dude in Cali and the 3rd richest in the US? Yeah, he could afford it.

So, he tried to buy the Warriors and got outbid? Wonder what that was about.

That said, if he is in and surrounds himself with solid, savvy baseball people (which we have been distant from for what seems like an eternity!), he moves way up on the list.

Ellison has signed the Buffett/Gates pledge to give at least half of his estate to charity when he dies.  He has said he actually plans to give 95% of it away.  He already gives away huge amounts of money to charity now.  Buying the Dodgers and supporting the team would  be rounding error to him relative to his wealth.

ItTakesFaith said:

A new name, Larry Ellison, has apparently entered the fray...!  As the third wealthiest person in California (not saying nearly as much these days!), Ellison certainly has the cash to play!  

We could do worse.  A guy with his track record and ego is sure to compete to win.  Compared to what the tech world is suffering these days, the baseball world might seem mild by comparison.  

Ellison was the name I would hope would get involved.  Guy hates to lose and has been mentioned as a possible owner of the A's, Niners and other Bay Area sports teams.   His bid failed on the Warriors because he factored in the venue, the team and the potential for profit and figured they were not worth the asking price.  Given what I have seen of the Warriors, he was right.   

beefchopper said:

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Chin Music said:

beefchopper said:

Throwdeuce said:

Disney Family and Peter O'Malley possibly teaming up:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2012/01/disney-family-peter-omalley-consider-joint-dodgers-bid-.html

Good news for all the secretaries in the Dodgers front office who want to return to the days of free ice cream after every win but not much here for Dodgers fans.

Must disagree. This would be a classy union. The Dodgers and Disney have always been two tent poles of LA entertainment and culture. Remember this is not Disney the corporation it's the individuals in the family. The combined worth of these 2 families plus the inevitable investors would be enough to run a winning team and make a great fan experience. Plus Disney excells at magically having a Prince show up at the end and save the day:)

My problem is that O'Malley was never one to try to spend big on players.  He was a "model owner" who would never rock the boat as far as other owners were concerned.  I do not believe he would produce anything more than a middling club in today's environment.

You are right about the past but he was on auto pilot then. Can't imagine with new partners, payroll, new GM, and however many years it's been of him looking in from The outside the game that he wouldn't go for it. I'm liking the O'Disney group more than Magic.

I hope you're right but regardless, whoever replaces McCourt will be practically on his way to Sainthood in my book until proven otherwise.

Truth.   The new owner will likely be given a whole year before the naysayers come out....lots of time to right the ship, as it were.   Adding a Cole Hamels and/or a Zack Greinke will likely buy him another year or three.  

Ellison is an interesting entry in the future Dodger owner sweepstakes, although I reserve judgement until I see if and when he has a legit baseball guy involved. Until then, count me in the Magic/Kasten/Guggenheim camp.

shmolnick said:

Ellison is an interesting entry in the future Dodger owner sweepstakes, although I reserve judgement until I see if and when he has a legit baseball guy involved. Until then, count me in the Magic/Kasten/Guggenheim camp.

I've had some dealings with the Ellison Foundation which supports medical research.  He didn't just write checks.  He hired real pros to manage the foundation and decide how to best use the money. The director is a PhD and postdoc who is an internationally recognized expert who  headed the National Institute on Aging  and other organizations as well as having done very important research on his own.  And that's not even a entity in which Ellison is competing or trying to make a profit.  I have no doubts he would hire the best baseball experts he could find.

Matthew said:

ItTakesFaith said:

A new name, Larry Ellison, has apparently entered the fray...!  As the third wealthiest person in California (not saying nearly as much these days!), Ellison certainly has the cash to play!  

We could do worse.  A guy with his track record and ego is sure to compete to win.  Compared to what the tech world is suffering these days, the baseball world might seem mild by comparison.  

Actually, he's the third richest in the country.  He's #1 in California.  Then again, as you said, given it's CA, I think I might be in the top 40 somewhere.  But interesting to see him get involved.  

Yeah, that's what I said....

beefchopper said:

True2DaBlue said:

Larry Ellison has got some SERIOUS cash! Lets see if he puts his money where his mouth (reportedly) is. Richest dude in Cali and the 3rd richest in the US? Yeah, he could afford it.

So, he tried to buy the Warriors and got outbid? Wonder what that was about.

That said, if he is in and surrounds himself with solid, savvy baseball people (which we have been distant from for what seems like an eternity!), he moves way up on the list.

Ellison has signed the Buffett/Gates pledge to give at least half of his estate to charity when he dies.  He has said he actually plans to give 95% of it away.  He already gives away huge amounts of money to charity now.  Buying the Dodgers and supporting the team would  be rounding error to him relative to his wealth.

Do the Dodgers count as a "charity" by Ellison's definition...?

Count me in on the Ellison/Billy Beane team!  With Ellison's unlimited checkbook, and Beane's ability to exploit baseball inefficiencies independent of money considerations (now, with money-as-no-object), this is a can't miss partnership!  

ItTakesFaith said:

Count me in on the Ellison/Billy Beane team!  With Ellison's unlimited checkbook, and Beane's ability to exploit baseball inefficiencies independent of money considerations (now, with money-as-no-object), this is a can't miss partnership!  

I can see it now...

ItTakesFaith said:

Count me in on the Ellison/Billy Beane team!  With Ellison's unlimited checkbook, and Beane's ability to exploit baseball inefficiencies independent of money considerations (now, with money-as-no-object), this is a can't miss partnership!  

I'm on board, too.  On a side note, Ellison's best friend was Steve Jobs, so the guy definitely knows how to surround himself with very smart people.  Not to mention Ellison himself is a very bright guy.  

So much for the Ellison pipe dream?

True2DaBlue said:

So much for the Ellison pipe dream?

This from Bob Nightengale (via twitter):

The bids for the #Dodgers are due Monday, but wealthy Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, tells friends he won't enter bidding process.

That's too bad.  Maybe he will change his mind.

SamAdams said:

True2DaBlue said:

So much for the Ellison pipe dream?

This from Bob Nightengale (via twitter):

The bids for the #Dodgers are due Monday, but wealthy Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, tells friends he won't enter bidding process.

That's too bad.  Maybe he will change his mind.

That really is too bad.  I hope at least that means less money for McCourt but I'd love to see a guy or group with that much financial firepower and absolutely no need to be trying to increase wealth further get the team.

I'd love to see Magic's group buy the Dodgers, but I hope he realizes that the number 32 is retired.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-bidders-20120124,0,2729490.story

... It's the fourth quarter.

DoppelgangBang said:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-bidders-20120124,0,2729490.story

Now we can get down to business!  Here's a nice list of who's thrown their hat in the ring so for ...

Man, Shaikin has been ALL OVER this Dodger debacle ... I just can't get enough from him.  Hall of fame coverage.

So, now the REAL bidding begins ... these players get the REAL financials from McCourt and vy for approval from MLB.  Now, let's get this going!!!!

Looks like some business is on the horizon? So glad to hear forward progress in this soap opera. Lets hope we get a solid group to buy our Blue and make us proud again to be Dodger fans!

There is one potential silver (or even platinum) lining in the nightmare that has been the McCourt ownership.  Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part but it is possible and maybe even probable that in order for MLB to end the litigation and get the team sold ASAP they have agreed to allow an ownership group that will be totally unshackled on what they can and will spend in the future.  I think in the past Bud has only approved owners he either knew would not break the bank or even got specific promises from them to not do so.   The Dodgers sale just might be the only one ever that leads to a complete loss of influence or control from MLB over what they can spend.  I really think we may get paid back for our misery with a team spending as much as the Yankees going forward.  I can dream, anyway.

True2DaBlue said:

DoppelgangBang said:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-bidders-20120124,0,2729490.story

Now we can get down to business!  Here's a nice list of who's thrown their hat in the ring so for ...

Man, Shaikin has been ALL OVER this Dodger debacle ... I just can't get enough from him.  Hall of fame coverage.

So, now the REAL bidding begins ... these players get the REAL financials from McCourt and vy for approval from MLB.  Now, let's get this going!!!!

Looks like some business is on the horizon? So glad to hear forward progress in this soap opera. Lets hope we get a solid group to buy our Blue and make us proud again to be Dodger fans!

Shaikin is one of (if not THE) best things about reading the LA Times anymore! Great coverage of everything McDrama since all of this has gone down. 

Stan Kroenke is a new possible name to the list. Can we envision this:

He saddles up to O'Malleys's group, they win the bid and buy the Dodgers, they build a new football stadium next to Dodger Stadium, the LA (ooops...St Louis!) Rams move back to LA?

So many possibilities and twists and turns still yet to occur with merging, etc. I am just hoping that when every T is crossed and every I dotted, that McCucaracha is out completely (everything sold!) and we have a solid ownership group that will bring us back to where we deserve to be!

PLEASE let this move ahead without any other issues!

I know the list is all speculation, at this point, but I am surprised to not see two names on this list - Alec Gores and Ron Burkle.   Last summer, both names were near the top of the short list for the ownership of the Dodgers and I would think that both would still be involved.   I know Burkle likes to work behind the scenes and he could part of one of the groups and I expect that Gores is also part of group.  

beefchopper said:

There is one potential silver (or even platinum) lining in the nightmare that has been the McCourt ownership.  Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part but it is possible and maybe even probable that in order for MLB to end the litigation and get the team sold ASAP they have agreed to allow an ownership group that will be totally unshackled on what they can and will spend in the future.  I think in the past Bud has only approved owners he either knew would not break the bank or even got specific promises from them to not do so.   The Dodgers sale just might be the only one ever that leads to a complete loss of influence or control from MLB over what they can spend.  I really think we may get paid back for our misery with a team spending as much as the Yankees going forward.  I can dream, anyway.

One would think that Bud saw the error of his ways with McCourt and will take a hands-off approach this time.  Anyone who is willing to throw down a $1.5 billion is not going to take kindly to Bud trying to put a governor on his spending.  All the new owner has to do is point to Ted Lerner and demand he be able to work with the same autonomy.   Personally, I think the "small market" teams use that as an excuse for their own shortcomings. 

grabarkewitz said:

True2DaBlue said:

DoppelgangBang said:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-bidders-20120124,0,2729490.story

Now we can get down to business!  Here's a nice list of who's thrown their hat in the ring so for ...

Man, Shaikin has been ALL OVER this Dodger debacle ... I just can't get enough from him.  Hall of fame coverage.

So, now the REAL bidding begins ... these players get the REAL financials from McCourt and vy for approval from MLB.  Now, let's get this going!!!!

Looks like some business is on the horizon? So glad to hear forward progress in this soap opera. Lets hope we get a solid group to buy our Blue and make us proud again to be Dodger fans!

Shaikin is one of (if not THE) best things about reading the LA Times anymore! Great coverage of everything McDrama since all of this has gone down. 

Stan Kroenke is a new possible name to the list. Can we envision this:

He saddles up to O'Malleys's group, they win the bid and buy the Dodgers, they build a new football stadium next to Dodger Stadium, the LA (ooops...St Louis!) Rams move back to LA?

So many possibilities and twists and turns still yet to occur with merging, etc. I am just hoping that when every T is crossed and every I dotted, that McCucaracha is out completely (everything sold!) and we have a solid ownership group that will bring us back to where we deserve to be!

PLEASE let this move ahead without any other issues!

I know the list is all speculation, at this point, but I am surprised to not see two names on this list - Alec Gores and Ron Burkle.   Last summer, both names were near the top of the short list for the ownership of the Dodgers and I would think that both would still be involved.   I know Burkle likes to work behind the scenes and he could part of one of the groups and I expect that Gores is also part of group.  

Due to the way this thing is set up, I wouldn't be shocked if both these guys aren't already in on the bidding. And, just because yesterday was a deadline of sorts, there is no reason that either/both can't get in on the action.

beefchopper said:

There is one potential silver (or even platinum) lining in the nightmare that has been the McCourt ownership.  Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part but it is possible and maybe even probable that in order for MLB to end the litigation and get the team sold ASAP they have agreed to allow an ownership group that will be totally unshackled on what they can and will spend in the future.  I think in the past Bud has only approved owners he either knew would not break the bank or even got specific promises from them to not do so.   The Dodgers sale just might be the only one ever that leads to a complete loss of influence or control from MLB over what they can spend.  I really think we may get paid back for our misery with a team spending as much as the Yankees going forward.  I can dream, anyway.

Can you say "Joe Torre"?

Now, this is interesting: according to Heyman, Patrick Soon-Shiong, whose net worth is roughly $5-7 billion (and also bought Magic's share of the Lakers) will likely merge with the Magic group.  

Matthew said:

Now, this is interesting: according to Heyman, Patrick Soon-Shiong, whose net worth is roughly $5-7 billion (and also bought Magic's share of the Lakers) will likely merge with the Magic group.  

Looks like we have a winner!

grabarkewitz said:

Matthew said:

Now, this is interesting: according to Heyman, Patrick Soon-Shiong, whose net worth is roughly $5-7 billion (and also bought Magic's share of the Lakers) will likely merge with the Magic group.  

Looks like we have a winner!

Screw it!  Let's just make it a reality show, and be done with it...!  Just think of The Bachelor, with a really needy bitch (Oops! Sorry!)... guess we already had that...