Could the final sacrilege to Dodger fans be at hand?

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Let’s see here, the Dodgers have an owner who needs cash. He goes to banks and broadcasting networks and infomercial dudes, all trying to get a loan.

Meanwhile, a downtown football stadium that hasn’t been built or even approved has sold naming rights for $700 million.

Yeah, you know where I’m going with this. The unthinkable doesn’t seem so unthinkable anymore.

How much longer can Frank McCourt last without succumbing to the temptation of the big bucks that could come from turning the jewel of Chavez Ravine into San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino Stadium?

Face it, he’s put a name or an ad banner on just about everything else at Dodger Stadium. There are 32 signs and banners along the outfield wall. Not to mention the eight spaced around the outfield Jumbotron and scoreboard. It looks like NASCAR landed in the outfield.

He even came up with a new one in the off-season. The luxury suites are now sponsored.

That’s right, when you visit Dodger Stadium this year, you can try and steal a glance at those luxuriating in the United Club Suites.

That’s United, as in the airlines. If you can’t fly the friendly skies, you can hang out in their suites. Won’t have to pay to check your bag or anything.

There are two blue signs on each side of the stadium, just below the luxury boxes, identifying them as the United Club suites. It’s just so catchy.

Personally, I think the Dilbeck Luxury Suites would have been more appealing, but you know how I’m saving to make my bid on the club when Frank finally succumbs to reality.

Unless, of course, if he could come up with $700 million in naming rights.

-- Steve Dilbeck