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I haven't seen this being brought up here, but I have heard it discussed elsewhere and it actually makes sense:
Following the 2013 season the Dodgers will free from their current TV contracts and will be negotiating a deal either from an established network or starting their own, ala the Yankees YES network or Boston's NESN.
Experts are expecting the new deal to fetch upwards of $8-9 BILLION ($200-400MM per year)--an incredibly rich revenue stream over the next 20 years. It makes sense that the Dodgers are doing everything they can to make the Dodgers a star-studded, "Lakeresque" WS contending team in order to negotiate the highest possible price for the new TV contract.
The Dodgers are basically building equity/market value in the franchise for the BIG payoff 18 months from now.
Forbes has an excellent article that sums it up perfectly: http://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2...pending-spree/
I wouldn't be surprised to see the Dodgers make even a few more big money moves this offseason to add even more star power. Forbes estimates the new TV deal will completely offset the Dodgers huge payroll.
Following the 2013 season the Dodgers will free from their current TV contracts and will be negotiating a deal either from an established network or starting their own, ala the Yankees YES network or Boston's NESN.
Experts are expecting the new deal to fetch upwards of $8-9 BILLION ($200-400MM per year)--an incredibly rich revenue stream over the next 20 years. It makes sense that the Dodgers are doing everything they can to make the Dodgers a star-studded, "Lakeresque" WS contending team in order to negotiate the highest possible price for the new TV contract.
The Dodgers are basically building equity/market value in the franchise for the BIG payoff 18 months from now.
Forbes has an excellent article that sums it up perfectly: http://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2...pending-spree/
I wouldn't be surprised to see the Dodgers make even a few more big money moves this offseason to add even more star power. Forbes estimates the new TV deal will completely offset the Dodgers huge payroll.
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