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THE L.A. GALAXY
January 16, 2012
The Dodgers are on the block—bids are due on Jan. 23; a winner will be chosen by April 1—and the market of potential buyers is crowded with marquee names. Here are the contenders
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January 16, 2012

The L.a. Galaxy

The Dodgers are on the block—bids are due on Jan. 23; a winner will be chosen by April 1—and the market of potential buyers is crowded with marquee names. Here are the contenders

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The Mavericks' owner (estimated net worth, according to Forbes: $2.3 billion) has tried to buy the Cubs and the Rangers in recent years. One potential obstacle: He has said he's not interested in paying the $1 billion the Dodgers could command.

THE FRONT: Magic Johnson

THE MONEY: Mark Walter

The Lakers legend wants to restore the Dodgers' luster with backing from the CEO of Guggenheim Partners, a private financial services firm. Former Braves and Nationals president Stan Kasten is also on board.

THE FRONT: Joe Torre

THE MONEY: Rick Caruso

Last week Torre, who managed L.A. from 2008 to '10, resigned as MLB executive VP for baseball operations to join the group financed by Caruso, an L.A. real estate developer; Forbes estimates his net worth at $850 million.

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