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Los Angeles Dodgers: McCourt’s $160 Million Going Away Gift?

Found November 15, 2011 on isportsweb.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Kemp
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers
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Dodgers owner Frank McCourt (left) and Matt Kemp attend the opening of a new little league field in Compton, CA. Kemp remained silent about reports he was ready to sign an 8 year, $160 million deal with the team. Frank McCourt may have been a terrible owner but he is turning into quite the apologist. Ever since he lost his battle with Bud Selig to retain control of the Dodgers, McCourt has been running around admitting he was wrong for putting team revenues into his own pocket rather than using them to build a contender. Now he may have finally put his money where his mouth is. In what may be his final major act as an owner,  there are reports McCourt is ready to sign star outfielder Matt Kemp (.324 BA, 39 HR, 126 RBI in 2011) to a historic long term contract. Kemp, 27,  who could become a free agent after the 2012 season, has been offered an 8 year, $160 million deal which would be the biggest contract in team history.  The numbers are huge but not necessarily surprising. Kemp’s ag...
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