With the May 31 payroll rapidly approaching and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt still in need of money, Commissioner Bud Selig said that there is no timetable on when Major League Baseball’s investigation into the team’s finances will be completed.
“We’re moving as fast as we can,” Selig told reporters at the conclusion of baseball’s quarterly meetings.
McCourt finally got the face-to-face meeting with Selig that he had long sought, although no significant progress was made. “I just emphasized the importance of timing,” McCourt said, referring to the Fox television deal sitting on Selig’s desk that is essential to making payroll.
McCourt has said that Selig has a ‘predetermined’ agenda to force him out as owner, a claim that Selig has continually denied.
“No. 1, the outcome is not predetermined,” Selig said. “People can say whatever they want, but it is not predetermined. I’ll anxiously await the reports from both parties, Proskauer and Tom Schieffer. Certainly, the reports will be very important, no question.”
Schieffer was appointed trustee in charge of day-to-day operations of the Dodgers by MLB on April 21, an appointment that has not sat well with McCourt.
“I gave up worrying about owners about 18 years ago,” Selig said
The Los Angeles Times ran a headline that read “Selig says no stalling on Dodgers.” It is a strong news lead that includes all the information a reader would want to know. The subhead works as a perfect complement to an already strong headline.
The Times’ lead is 37 words long and identifies the who, what, and how. The nut graf is a quote from Selig. The story includes quotes from Selig and McCourt.
ESPN’s headline was a bit more subtle, reading “Bud Selig, Frank McCourt meet.” There is no sub head and the lead is 46 words long, and gives the who, what, where, and why.
The nut graf provides some background on the entire story. There are quotes from Selig and McCourt’s lawyer, Robert Sacks.
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/12/sports/la-sp-dodgers-mccourt-mlb-20110513
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