Now that Prince Fielder left the Milwaukee Brewers and Ryan Braun was at the center of a steroid investigation, the Brewers marketing team turned to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for ticket sales in the 2012 season!
The Los Angeles Dodgers needed a little Magic after what they endured in the past two years, which includes filing for bankruptcy and a bitter divorce between their owners. But yesterday, team owner Frank McCourt announced new owners for the team who have agreed to buy the Dodgers spear-headed by none other than Magic Johnson.
The deal was finalized just hours before the team was supposed to be auctioned off to three potential buyers including another sports connection; St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke. The Dodgers filed for bankruptcy in June of 2011, after team owners Frank and Jamie McCourt failed to settle team ownership in their divorce proceedings.
$2 Billion is the largest ever price tag for a US sports team.
Sorry for the jersey chasing hiatus, but I was on the beautiful beaches of Puerto Rico for the past week. Below is what you missed while I was on vacation!
Tim Tebow to be the next Bachelor?!? False Alarm
Mr. Kardashian Lamar Odom fighting with Mavs owner Mark Cuban
Strip club saves Little League team
Chad Ochocino and fiance get reality show
Peyton Manning is leaving the Colts and leaves generous tip at restaurant, which gets waiter fired!
Basketball game ends with both teams rushing the floor…
Rumored Kate Upton squeeze Jets QB Mark Sanchez gets extension
Cleveland Indians second baseman sings Adele during spring training game
ESPN sideline reporter Samantha Steele is engaged to Minnesota Viking QB Christian Ponder earning her the honor of December 2012 Jersey Chaser of the Month. Share It