Magic Johnson will help Los Angeles Dodgers get new structure, says Stan Kasten
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ sale saga has ended with new ownership looking positive to head the franchise from this season onwards. However one of the new owners Stan Kasten, who is also partner of new Dodgers’ owners group, has described in the media that former National Basketball Association’s sensation and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson will be the key man behind the club’s success.
Kasten, present at a news ceremony, told the media about every aspect of the sale and bidding process. He also explained as why they now will work hard to do well for the team. He added saying that this group who has won the ownership can win many trophies for the franchise in the future seasons.
Kasten said with enormous confidence, “I'm feeling pretty d**n good, it's indescribable the pride you associate with the brand of the Dodgers, What I really love about this group, is that none of us would want to be in it without the other two. We all have a clear understanding how it will work out. The first person I wanted was Earvin; I knew he was the right choice. Our price was impacted by the TV rights and land deal, but we would have done this just for the baseball teams. We want to bring World Series to this city. That's what this is about.''
A bankrupt franchise, the Dodgers did their best to carry forward with the same problems they had to face for last two years. However, the things were getting more complex as they decided better to sale the club in order to get some kind of stability in the team. While finally the Major League Baseball authorities and former owner Frank McCourt agreed to give the reins of the franchise to Magic Johnson and his team.
Led by Magic Johnson, this group purchased the Dodgers with $2.15 billion. On the other hand, this is a healthy sign for the Dodgers fans as well. From past two years, the team’s productivity was almost nothing and the fans were much frustrated and wanted something to happen for their franchise.
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