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Odd Lots
The book was brought up by Joe Peta to illustrate how analytical approaches to building a sports franchise could be relevant, referencing the turbulent ownership history of the Dodgers during the McCourt era. It was mentioned in the context of Steve Cohen's interest in acquiring the team, serving as a historical example rather than a direct recommendation. The discussion highlighted the book's chronicle of ownership challenges without endorsing it strongly.
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This book chronicles the Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership through the turbulent McCourt years. It was mentioned in relation to Steve Cohen's interest in analytical approaches to team building, as he had bid to buy the Dodgers.
And in fact, there's a book by Molly Knight called The Best Team Money Can Buy that chronicles the Dodgers ownership through the turbulent McCourt years, Frank McCourt's ownership.