Thanksgiving is only days away, so with Christmas (and Hanukkah) quickly approaching and I was debating how get into a cheerful holiday spirit. So I put together a wish list of what I would like the new Dodger owner to do once he or she scoops up the team and rescue it from financial disaster and a publicity nightmare. I've compiled a list of things that will need to immediately change if, or continue if the new owner plans to be successful. Let us have a look shall we?On the first day of Christmas my new Dodger owner gave to me (sing along if you'd like):A Dodger Dog that doesn't cost an arm and a knee. The famous Farmer John's dogs have steadily risen to over $5. They don't need to be free, which would have help this jingle rhyme just as easily, but ticket prices have dropped, how about normalizing concessions? $5 for a 20oz bottle of water? C'mon.On the second day of Christmas my new Dodger owner gave to me:A Clayton Kershaw long-term contract for a hefty ...
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Dodgers Rumors:
PLAYERS:
Clayton Kershaw,
James Loney,
Albert Pujols,
Prince Fielder,
Ozzie Smith,
Vin Scully,
Matt Kemp,
Ned Colletti,
Andruw Jones,
Juan Pierre,
Jason Schmidt,
Carlos Santana,
Brett Tomko,
Angel Berroa,
Esteban Loaiza,
Octavio Dotel,
Daryle Ward,
Mark Sweeney,
Delwyn Young,
Mark Ellis
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers
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