Now That Jamie McCourt Is Fired...

I am ready to fix the Dodgers. I know McCourt is broke but we can no longer pretend that we are a mid-market team. LA is the second largest market in the country, the Dodgers lead the league in attendance and sell a ton of merch so there is no reason that the Doyers should not have at least the third hightest payroll in the league if not second.

Payroll for 2009:

1. New York Yankees $ 201,449,189

2. New York Mets $ 149,373,987

3. Chicago Cubs $ 134,809,000

4. Boston Red Sox $ 121,745,999

5. Detroit Tigers $ 115,085,145

6. Los Angeles Angels $ 113,709,000

7. Philadelphia Phillies $ 113,004,046

8. Houston Astros $ 102,996,414

9. Los Angeles Dodgers $ 100,414,592

Do we really have a lower payroll than Detroit a City with a worse economy than Uganda. And the Angels aren't they supposed to be the little brother of LA....I guess not. If the Yankees can have 201 million the Dodgers should have at least 150 million.

So pay attention McCourt and Coletti here is what needs to be done to guarantee championship next year:

1. Avoid arbitration with Ethier, pay him $7,000,000 for the year.

2. Avoid arbitration with Kemp pay him $7,000,000 for the year.

3. Trade James McDonald, Chad Billingsley, Andrew Lambo and Josh Bell for Roy Halladay. I know Billingsley certainly lost a lot of worth but I think he still could have value. If they don't want Billingsley then put a couple more prospects in there.

4. Trade James Loney, Blake Dewitt, Ivan DeJesus and Xavier Paul for Adrian Gonzalez (Gonzalez is on the last year of his deal and the Padres will not want to resign him with what he will be looking for so I think Dodgers give them a chance to rebuild and pick up Gonzalez).

5. Avoid Arbitration with Martin pay him $3,900,000 for the year (same as last year)

6. Sign Castro to 1 year $1,000,000 deal, he got $700,000 last year.

7. Sign Ausmus to 1 year $1,000,000 deal, same as last year.

8. Sign Hudson to 3 year $15,000,000 deal (if he doesn't want to come back then sign Belliard to 1 year $5,000,000 deal).

9. Sign John Lackey to 5 year $75,000,000 deal. He wants a contract similar to Burnett and I give it to him.

10. Sign Erik Bedard to 2 year $12,000,00 deal. He has been injured but when healthy can be filthy and it would add another lefty to the staff.

11. Avoid arbitration with Kuo pay him 1 year $1,000,000.

12. Avoid arbitration with Broxton pay him 1 year $5,000,000.

After this is done here is your Depth Chart:

Outfield:

1. Manny Ramirez - $20,000,000

2. Matt Kemp - $7,000,000

3. Andre Ethier - $7,000,000

4. Juan Pierre - $10,000,000

5. Jason Repko - $500,000

Catcher:

1. Russell Martin - $3,900,000

2. Brad Ausmus - $1,000,000

First Base:

Adrian Gonzalez - $4,900,000

Second Base:

Orlando Hudson - $5,000,000

Juan Castro - $1,000,000

Shortstop:

Rafael Furcal - $9,500,000

Third Base:

Casey Blake - $6,000,000

Starting Pitchers:

Hiroki Kuroda - $15,400,000

Jon Garland - $1,000,000

Clayton Kershaw - $500,000

Eric Stults - $400,000

John Lackey - $15,000,000

Erik Bedard - $6,000,000

Roy Halladay - $15,700,000

Relief Pitchers:

George Sherrill $2,700,000

Jonathan Broxton $5,000,000

Hong Chi Kuo $1,000,000 (Arbitration)

Cory Wade $400,000

Ramon Troncoso $400,000

Ronald Belisario $400,000

Scott Elbert $400,000

Brent Leach $400,000

Not On Roster:

Andruw Jones $3,200,000

Will Ohman $200,000

Total: $143,900,000.00

This gives you another 10 million just in case you have to pay a little more to avoid arbitration or to sign some utilitymen.

Can you imagine our rotation in the playoffs:

1. Halladay

2. Lackey

3. Kershaw

4. Bedard

That would be ridiculous and with the power we would add in Gonzalez we could exhibit similar power to the Yankees and Phillies.

GUARANTEED WORLD SERIES CHAMPS IF YOU MAKE THIS HAPP

The Hills: The B is Back

So if you have not been watching The Hills, you need to because the B is back, although I do not think she is a B at all, I think she is quite pleasant, and I feel bad that she is succumbing to the wiles of Mr. Bobby.

I thought this week's episode was quite touching especially the final scene with Audrina and JB, they really are soulmates and just need to surrender to the galaxy pulling them together.

Another tender moment was the Father-Daughter relationship between Kristen and her father Dennis. They had a real heartfelt chat while sipping wine over a Pacific Sunset.

Meanwhile, on the Speidi front, marriage really has brought a lot of maturity as they are counseling and helping Holly through her alcoholism, although there does appear to be a little trouble in paradise on whether or not they will be having children.

So far the drama has been good and Kristen is better looking than LC so no complaints from FP.

P.S. Spencer are you now a cowboy?

P.P.S. Brody and Jayde are not going to survive this.

Fall TV Update

FP here to give you a quick summary of TV this fall:

Shark Tank:

Currently favorite show on TV. Nice touch of business, comedy, drama and tears. It is must see TV.

Amazing Race:

The best reality show going outside of Real Chance of Love.

Real Chance of Love:

Just two brothers trying to find love, it is real touching to see Real having to decide between Pocahontas and Sassy and Chance spending quality time with Mamacita.

Desperate Housewives:

I really liked last year, it appears they are going for a bit of a repeat of theme from Dave Williams with the new family with the child that tried to kill Julie, we'll stick with it for now.

One Tree Hill:

They get rid of Lucas and Payton and I am still watching? Not sure why, but I seem to be hooked again.

The Hills:

New cast as the B is back. So what if it is scripted I love the script. Kristen with JB classic.

The City:

I like the addition of Roxy she is sure mixing it up, last season was a bit of a bore, but we are off to a good start this year.

90210:

I phased it out for a bit last year, but I am back and back strong. This is quickly moving back up the list. I am starting to become attached to the characters and the plots are quite dramatic.

Survivor:

Third best reality show outside of Amazing Race and Real Chance of Love.

The Office:

The wedding was definitely cute but the comedic moments are inconsistent, but still worth watching.

Community:

Getting better every week...love you Joel McHale.

The Soup:

Comedy Gold!

So far I have been pretty entertained so no complaints here. Can't wait for Friday Night Lights in a couple of weeks.