McCourt: “Hard to understand the commissioner’s action”

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Dodgers owner Frank McCourt challenged Commissioner Bud Selig’s decision to take over financial control of the club on Wednesday. McCourt issued a statement at 9:15 p.m., a little more than seven hours after Selig’s announcement, in which he made no promises of future action but indicated he did not intend to surrender ownership without a fight.

The statement in full:

‘Major League Baseball sets strict financial guidelines which all 30 teams must follow. The Dodgers are in compliance with these guidelines. On this basis, it is hard to understand the commissioner’s decision today.’

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