A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue the McCourt Era (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Brooklyn Bridge Books, 2026

1968950125 / 9781968950125

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Paperback. "A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue: The McCourt Era" by Allen Schery offers a revealing and detailed narrative of one of baseball's most volatile ownership chapters. Covering 2004 to 2012, this book chronicles Frank McCourt's rise and fall as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing unparalleled insight into how personal ambition, financial acumen, and public expectation collide in the stewardship of a beloved institution.McCourt, a Boston real estate magnate, acquired the Dodgers through a highly leveraged deal that drew upon the franchise's valuable real estate assets to fund the purchase. His arrival sparked hope among fans weary of corporate ownership, promising a return to hands-on stewardship and championship contention. Early successes on the field, such as clinching the National League West division title in 2004 and the high-profile acquisition of star players like Manny Ramirez, gave McCourt's ownership an auspicious start.However, the story quickly reveals a complex and shadowy financial web where McCourt's ambitions extended far beyond baseball to real estate development and personal wealth accrual. The book exposes strategic decisions that prioritized debt servicing and corporate restructuring over sustained investment in the roster, fueling perceptions of frugality and alienating the fanbase. The departure of key players like Adrian Beltre underscored the conflicting priorities between McCourt's financial philosophy and competitive aspirations.Schery traces managerial upheavals and the importation of personnel linked to McCourt's Boston roots, illustrating the psychological complexities of an owner attempting to imprint a personal legacy on a team with its own storied history and identity. The emergence of homegrown stars like Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp brought moments of hope amid continued financial uncertainty.The narrative culminates in the unprecedented intervention by Major League Baseball, which assumed operational control of the Dodgers amid revelations of McCourt's mounting debts, unpaid obligations, and tumultuous divorce disclosures. This intervention led to a landmark sale of the franchise to Guggenheim Baseball Management in a record-breaking deal, symbolizing a new chapter of stability and promise for the Dodgers."A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue" is both a cautionary tale and a profound exploration of the tensions between private ownership and public trust in professional sports. Allen Schery provides readers with an astute and empathetic examination of the moral, financial, and cultural dimensions of owning a major league baseball team, making this book essential reading for sports historians, fans, and anyone interested in the complex realities behind the games we love. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue the McCourt Era (Paperback)
Autor
Allen Schery
Verlag
Brooklyn Bridge Books
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
1968950125
ISBN-13
9781968950125

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