Comments on: Kroenke moves closer to buying the Dodgers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 19 May 2013 14:25:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: bigsexy2288 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589589 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:44:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589589 Forget the sorry rams, leave em where they are. We’ve been down this road before and no one cared about the rams that’s why no tears were shed when they left. Let’s not forget the crap the put on the field before, then they leave and a couple years latter they win. Screw the rams give us a new franchise not a piece of crap team from another city.

]]> By: fmwarner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589495 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:59:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589495 rohlo says: Feb 22, 2012 5:37 PM

Actually the rule is you can own an nfl team in one city and a mlb or nba franchise in antoher city..they would all have to be in the same city when it comes to the nfl..i dont think mlb anfd nba really care! its the nfl!!!

if he buys dodgers he would have to move the rams to LA or sell them because nfl rules state you cant own another sports franchsie if it is outside the city your nfl franchise you own is..
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That’s not the rule. An NFL owner can own a team in another sport in any city he wants, as long as that other city does NOT have an NFL team owned by somebody else. For instance, Paul Allen owns the Seahawks as well as the Portland Trail Blazers, which is okay because there is no NFL team in Portland.

]]> By: surly1n1nd1anapol1s http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589196 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:55:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589196 How many titles have Stan’s multitude of teams won?

]]> By: thestillcity http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589181 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:41:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589181 As a fan of the Nuggets and Avalanche, the last place I want to see Kroenke’s money go to is a financial mess in a non-salary cap league; but as a Rockies fan, I’m intrigued.

Kroenke v. Monfort, in a little Denver rivalry, could be fun.

]]> By: fmwarner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589120 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:52:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589120 quizguy66 says: Feb 22, 2012 4:10 PM

The Rams should go back to Cleveland where they were born! :)

Anyway, the article is written in a confusing fashion: “If Kroenke is successful, the relocation of any team other than the Rams to L.A. could create problems under the league’s cross-ownership rules. NFL owners may own teams in other major-league sports, as long as those teams aren’t in the same as another NFL team.”

The above seems to indicated that St. Louis would be the only team that COULD NOT move to L.A. since the rules prevent owning football and baseball teams in the same market. Seems like any other team would not have that problem. Correct?

-QG
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No, the Rams would be the only team allowed. The rule prevents NFL owners from owning a sports team in another NFL city. The reason for this is that teams in other sports are considered competition by the NFL, who does not want its owners competing for revenue in the same city.

If Kroenke were to own the Dodgers, no other owner could move an NFL team to Los Angeles because that would put them in competition with another team (the Dodgers) owned by another NFL owner (Kroenke). Another owner moving to LA would make LA an NFL city, and therefore that team and the Dodgers occupying the same city would violate the rule. However, Kroenke is free to compete with himself, making the Rams the only team that could move to LA.

]]> By: rohlo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589098 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:37:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589098 quizguy66 says:
Feb 22, 2012 4:10 PM
The Rams should go back to Cleveland where they were born!

Anyway, the article is written in a confusing fashion: “If Kroenke is successful, the relocation of any team other than the Rams to L.A. could create problems under the league’s cross-ownership rules. NFL owners may own teams in other major-league sports, as long as those teams aren’t in the same as another NFL team.”

The above seems to indicated that St. Louis would be the only team that COULD NOT move to L.A. since the rules prevent owning football and baseball teams in the same market. Seems like any other team would not have that problem. Correct?

-QG

Actually the rule is you can own an nfl team in one city and a mlb or nba franchise in antoher city..they would all have to be in the same city when it comes to the nfl..i dont think mlb anfd nba really care! its the nfl!!!

if he buys dodgers he would have to move the rams to LA or sell them because nfl rules state you cant own another sports franchsie if it is outside the city your nfl franchise you own is..

]]> By: litemater95 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589092 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:35:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589092 Charles Bronson’s stunt double………

]]> By: lilrob10201 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589040 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:03:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589040 What is Hitler doing in that picture ?

]]> By: golonger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1589000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:37:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1589000 QC – you are right, MF made this about as confusing as one can make it!

]]> By: rollteal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588979 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:27:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588979 Go longer..
Stop living in the past what’s done is done. Moving the all those teams or names around is moronic.
Ravens in Az ?

]]> By: golonger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588974 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:22:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588974 ..he’s also moving closer to starring with Ron Jeremy in ” Debbie does Moustaches”

]]> By: quizguy66 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588960 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:10:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588960 The Rams should go back to Cleveland where they were born! :)

Anyway, the article is written in a confusing fashion: “If Kroenke is successful, the relocation of any team other than the Rams to L.A. could create problems under the league’s cross-ownership rules. NFL owners may own teams in other major-league sports, as long as those teams aren’t in the same as another NFL team.”

The above seems to indicated that St. Louis would be the only team that COULD NOT move to L.A. since the rules prevent owning football and baseball teams in the same market. Seems like any other team would not have that problem. Correct?

-QG

]]> By: billybatty http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588942 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:02:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588942 California will fall in the ocean one day. Who would move there? Did no one see 1st superman movie?

]]> By: rcali http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588932 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:58:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588932 Please let Mark Cuban buy the team. No more used car and parking lot salesman.

]]> By: youngry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588913 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:40:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588913 I know he was rich beforehand but damn, I wish I married into the Walton family.

]]> By: gooboy6 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588911 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:39:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588911 he looks like a porn star with that cheesy mustache working…

]]> By: nineroutsider http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588886 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:22:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588886 Not sure about the rule, but I hope they make an exception if he buys the Dodgers too; the Rams belong in LA and should be brought back. I hope he does get the Dodgers too and makes both teams more competitive, sure I hate my rivals just as much as any fan, but the games are far better when they’re competitive and matter. The 9ers and Rams in the 80′s had some great games, bring’em back now!

More importantly, maybe the California Rams fans won’t come to the Stick by the thousands just to see their team play. Does anyone know if the Rams still have more fans out west than do in MO?

]]> By: golonger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588872 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:12:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588872 1) move the Rams back to LA
2) move the Cardinals back to St. Louis
3) move the Colts back to Baltimore
4) move the Ravens to Arizona
5) move the Jaguars to Indy (call them the Racers)
6) close up shop in Jax
7) change the name of the Texans to the Oilers

The NFL would then be right!!!!!

]]> By: Gordon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588837 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:52:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588837 What is the reason for this rule? I’m not sure I ever saw an explanation for it.

]]> By: AlohaMrHand http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588810 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:36:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588810 Stan Kroenke is trying to conquer the earth.

]]> By: roamingabriel http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/22/kroenke-moves-closer-to-buying-the-dodgers/#comment-1588797 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:32:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=293369#comment-1588797 Just how does O’Malley dropping out YESTERDAY move Kroenke any closer?

That said I hope he does buy them and move the Rams back home…

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