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Dodgers Are Good Owner From Being Elite

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The headlines alternate between billionaire investors bidding for the franchise, and the general manager adhering to a reduced payroll by signing one journeyman free-agent after another.

The dichotomy leaves more anticipation about the impending ownership change than for Opening Day — both of which will occur about the same time.

Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you the in-limbo Los Angeles Dodgers.

You want to talk about a heavyweight lineup entering spring training? It's definitely off the field when it comes to this team. Frank McCourt is going away soon, and it will take a billion-five or so to take his place. And they're lining up to do so because this is a once-in-a-generation sports...

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