"Could it be desperate, unfortunate fans whose beloved teams are owned by inheritors, nepo families, or private equity bros who celebrate their glamorous assets? So how about a new metric in the sports page to accompany the ranking of teams and players: ownership. Not simply by wealth, but wisdom, brains and commitment. And for fun let's call it the McCourt-Moreno Index."
"There are some alarming implications to Bill Plaschke's " If it blows up baseball, so be it." Perhaps he means that MLB should be reduced to a burning garbage heap with three teams atop - Yankees, Cubs and Dodgers - because they were the only ones who went into the TV business and peddled their services for billions in the three largest TV markets."
"As everyone seems to be raving about the Dodgers' acquisition of Kyle Tucker, I note the following: There is another player who was recently signed by the Yankees for less money and less signing bonus than Tucker who had higher numbers last year in average, home runs and WAR. He also plays more positions. Hadn't the Dodgers heard of Cody Bellinger? Bellinger as a Yankee will never feel right to me."
The Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker to a lucrative deal, prompting strong reactions from fans. A proposed McCourt-Moreno Index would rate franchise ownership by wisdom, brains, and commitment rather than pure wealth. There is a call to hold problematic owners accountable, likening some to Marge Schott. Concerns exist that privileging big-market teams could shrink Major League Baseball to a few dominant franchises, alienating many fans much like a reduced six-team league once did. Observers note alternative roster moves, pointing out Cody Bellinger was signed for less by the Yankees despite strong recent numbers.
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