Uncertainty is the most unbecoming characteristic of a baseball team, and right now it has emerged as the best way to describe the state of the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the offseason, both on the field and off.
Owner Frank McCourt is neck-deep in divorce proceedings with his wife and former Dodgers CEO, Jamie, and the decision of a Los Angeles County court could trigger an unwanted sale of the club over the offseason.
This would be the worst possible outcome of the divorce, with Frank being so swamped by the outrageous demands of Jamie that he is forced to sell the team to a third party in order to meet the ruling of the court.
That, among other reasons, is why the Dodgers must lockup manager Joe Torre on a new extension.
Torre will be turning 70 next season and his three year cont ...
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Joe Torre Needs a Contract Extension Amidst Unsure Time for Dodgers
Posted: 9th November 2009 by PJ Ross in MLBComments Off on Joe Torre Needs a Contract Extension Amidst Unsure Time for Dodgers