L.A. Dodgers Revenue Dropping; Protesters Plan Aug. 27 Boycott

By Gene Maddaus Fri., Aug. 12 2011 at 11:40 AM

Frank McCourt

Big surprise. According to bankruptcy documents filed today, the L.A. Dodgers have seen a sharp decline in revenue since Frank and Jamie McCourt separated in 2009.

The Times recently ran a story speculating about the decline. Well, speculate no more. Here are the actual numbers:

2009: $282 million
2010: $265 million
2011 (first half): $120 million

That's bad, but not bad enough for some people. Protesters are calling for a one-day boycott of the Dodgers...

... on Aug. 27.

Thousands of Dodger fans are already participating in a "soft" boycott of the team -- either out of disaffection for McCourt or because the Dodgers are 12 games under .500.

But Roger Arrieta, the organizer of Mark Cuban Save the Dodgers, is trying to turn it into a more demonstrative boycott in an effort to force McCourt to sell. His group led a protest on July 9 outside Dodger Stadium, which was featured on the national Fox broadcast. The announced attendance was 29,744, the lowest for any Saturday game this season.

They're going to try to beat that figure on Aug. 27, when the Dodgers will face the Colorado Rockies. That game will again be televised on Fox.

"I want somebody to come in and save the Dodgers," Arrieta said. "A one-day boycott isn't going to hurt you as a fan."

Tags:

bankruptcy, baseball, boycott, Dodgers, Frank McCourt, revenue

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Travelinbruin

McBankrupt is probably a Celtic fan playing a cruel joke on Dodger fans...GO BACK TO BOSTON!!!!!!! And don't let the door hit you in the a$$ on the way out!!!!

Thephxrising

Shoo, shoo, McSchmuck.

Los Angeles Por Vida

McCourt you are the worst business man on this planet.. You are not wanted in LA... Do what is sensible for you and your loved ones.. Go home, as LA is not your home... Gracias

Joe

McCourt go away!!!

Get out of LA, Frank

The "soft" boycott is SOLELY because of Frank McCourt. Dodger fans will stick by their team regardless of their standings, as long as everyone in the organization (from the owner to the players) is committed to winning and putting the best product on the field.

Steve

we need a more visible demonstration of our anger...eithera highly visible spot with a large turnout.....or...we can do a walk out in the 5th inning of a game...that oughta make the news but this needs to be highly publicized...a million people are angry not hundreds