Full story coming soon. Brian Costa just released this quote, though:
Brian Costa @BrianCostaWSJ 48s Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Fred Wilpon: "How could anybody deny that it’s been a challenging time? But I came from nothing. I meet the challenges."
Bud Selig also reiterated strong support for Wilpon today, saying, "He’s everything you’d want in a local owner."
Do we know when the interview took place yet? And getting back to Buddy boy, it makes no sense for him to want a struggling under 100 million dollar payroll team in NY. I don't think the majority of other owners want that either. I really think until the Madoff decision is done, Bud will continue to back Wilpon. But if the settlement comes down and it's a horror show for Wilpon, you'll see Selig change his tune and quick.
_________________ A.B.N. Anybody But Nickeas!!!---CHECK! Uhh....maybe not so fast. :-(
B.G.A Bay Go Away!!!-- DISCOUNT DOUBLE CHECK!!!!!!!!!!!
N.M.N. NO MORE NICKEAS!!!!
Now if we can only get rid of the Wilpons and replaced them with Mark Cuban the STO master plan can be complete!
Why should he wait until the Madoff decision? It's clear already we're a mess and today S&P brought down the rating for the CitiField debt to below investment grade with a bad outlook. This could get much worse and if the commish wasn't buddies with Wilpon then this would have been stopped already.
Why should he wait until the Madoff decision? It's clear already we're a mess and today S&P brought down the rating for the CitiField debt to below investment grade with a bad outlook. This could get much worse and if the commish wasn't buddies with Wilpon then this would have been stopped already.
I think it's because if the ruling comes down in Wilpon's favor he will have the confidence to put money back in the team. If it comes down against him, he's not going to have any other choice but to sell.
_________________ A.B.N. Anybody But Nickeas!!!---CHECK! Uhh....maybe not so fast. :-(
B.G.A Bay Go Away!!!-- DISCOUNT DOUBLE CHECK!!!!!!!!!!!
N.M.N. NO MORE NICKEAS!!!!
Now if we can only get rid of the Wilpons and replaced them with Mark Cuban the STO master plan can be complete!
Why should he wait until the Madoff decision? It's clear already we're a mess and today S&P brought down the rating for the CitiField debt to below investment grade with a bad outlook. This could get much worse and if the commish wasn't buddies with Wilpon then this would have been stopped already.
I think it's because if the ruling comes down in Wilpon's favor he will have the confidence to put money back in the team. If it comes down against him, he's not going to have any other choice but to sell.
You're pretty much spot on with this post and the earlier one in the thread. We won't know anything and neither will the Mets or MLB about the future of the Wilpons as owners until after the Madoff situation is settled. My guess is a favorable to the Mets decision will mean they will be able to meet their obligations and an unfavorable one will likely mean they'll be forced to sell or encouraged to sell by MLB unless there are financial avenues to get out of it which aren't currently apparent.
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