Dodgers web musings: Are embattled Frank McCourt’s options dwindling?

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He faked left and went right, did the Jell-O jiggle, juked his opponent dizzy, pulled out a complete 180 and then … was tackled for a 4-yard loss.

It’s not having a multitude of moves that matter, it’s knowing when to use them and when to move forward.

Desperate Frank McCourt and his army of attorneys have been throwing everything possible against the wall, the rest of us simply watching to see if anything can possibly stick.

But they keep sliding off, and now one of his ugliest potential moves could be a non-starter.

Bankruptcy.

The Times’ Bill Shaikin has reported that Fox would not stand by McCourt if he were to declare bankruptcy and ask a judge to approve his TV deal with Fox.

No TV deal, no income, no ability to make payroll. Leaving the judge to appoint a trustee to replace McCourt, which kinda defeats the purpose of declaring bankruptcy to ward off a takeover.

Curious that Fox would take a step back, considering the TV deal was viewed by most as good for Fox.
-- CBS Sports’ Scott Miller writes that the June 30 payroll figures to be it for McCourt, and sees vultures circling.

-- Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown still expects McCourt to go down fighting.

-- Angels Mike Scioscia, Mickey Hatcher and Alfredo Griffin recall happier times at Dodger Stadium as the Angels prepare for this weekend’s series.

-- The Times’ Dylan Hernandez details the Dodgers’ comeback Wednesday that fell a hit short.

-- The Times’ Chris Erskine wants to trade the Dodgers back to Brooklyn, and is willing to throw in Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno.

-- CBS Sports’ Ray Ratto isn’t liking the chances of Mark Cuban buying the Dodgers.

-- ESPN/LA’s Jon Weisman pens another love letter to Matt Kemp.

-- ESPN/LA’s Tony Jackson says Kemp is a lock for the All-Star game, but doesn’t expect him to be voted in as a starter.

-- Sports Illustrated’s Cliff Corcoran said Kemp is currently in the lead for National League MVP.

-- The Times’ Shelby Grad reports that Giants fan Bryan Stow has moved an arm and his condition has been upgraded from critical to serious.

-- And not that I would ever attempt to kiss my boss’ butt, but you absolutely have to read Deirdre Edgar’s piece about Times Editor Russ Stanton’s debut photographing the Dodgers Tuesday night.

-- Steve Dilbeck