Interesting Tweet about the Dodgers

Posted on August 19, 2026 at 03:42:59 PM by GritsGoBlue

https://x.com/EconomPic/status/2089843709655630003

The gist is that the Dodgers have an over-market TV deal because the owner is using his insurance companies to underwrite it. This is not a "the owner just wants to win more and that's why they spend more than anyone else in MLB." It's shady as hell and I would imagine of dubious legality.

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Interesting Tweet about the Dodgers - By GritsGoBlue August 19, 2026 at 03:42:59 PM
- It’s quite bad for Mark Walter. Insurance companies aren’t supposed to provide loans to/hold bonds from entities with a common owner - By brick August 19, 2026 at 04:16:07 PM
  - No but that sounds interesting. - By GritsGoBlue August 19, 2026 at 04:19:34 PM
    - It’s very dry and the episodes are long. I love it but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea - By brick August 19, 2026 at 04:36:45 PM

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Interesting Tweet about the Dodgers