I visited that stadium a few years ago, it was a complete mess.

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The security guards in Dodger stadium are very rude. I heard a lot of complaints from online forums.

From the perspective of somebody that loves baseball you might be right, but I am a security consultant for Vigilant Protection Group, a security guard company in Los Angeles and when I look at the security situation at Dodger Stadium even after the incident, I would not feel comfortable taking my kids to Dodger Stadium. Lets not even start talking about the parking situation.

Frank McCourt (I would love to call him something else) has got to go. I have three games to go on the mini-plan I bought before 2010 became 2011 and I'm done until the team is under new ownership. On the bright side (and at the expense of nearly a human life) I haven't felt so safe at Dodger Stadium since I first stepped through the gates in 1987. Tuesday (07.05.2011) was a sad sight for me. It was 6:40pm and there were probably only 1,000 people in the Stadium. By game's end, it had grown to 10,000 but still.

Nearly twenty five years ago the Dodgers captured my heart and Dodger Stadium, my soul. I wish I could stay away for long and protest just like a good number of my friends, but it's like having a summer home and not going to stay there, letting it rot.

My fascination there will never go stale. However, after the three games have passed, the TV will be there to give me the games until I have a new owner I'd much rather give my money to.

What's in the past is in the past, the present is continually passing us by, but the future, Frank McCourt, is in your hands for now. Please give it to someone who cares for the organization, the players, the fans and the legacy because, right now, you're making us all look bad.

The young SF fan that got beat up @ Dodger Stadium, wasn't he w/someone else? or was he by himself? So if he was w/somene else did they just stand there and watch him get beat up? The news has never mentioned a second person who could identify the attacker.

Okay Frank, how much did the Dodgers pay you for this blog posting? I thought I would never see the day you would become a corporate shill like Sam Rubin. For shame.

Frank,
Any words on why McCourt lied to you? He said on your morning show that the money from the FOX deal would not go to pay his personal expenses nor those of Jamie. Yet today the whole FOX deal will get paid to the McCourts ok not all of it but still he said non of it would go to him or Jamie. Why did he lie? Did he think that this whole thing would be behind him now and that he wouldn't have to explain things? I really don't get the lying part. Ask him for us why he lied...he said that he would come back on your show any time. So ask him back and ask him why he lied.

Frank, what did you pay for your tickets? You guys were talking about the empty stands a few weeks ago so I decided to get tickets and take the family - it's been awhile since we've been out at the stadium. I was shocked at the prices - really - $25 for the outfield? I sent a email to the organization's website and they sent a canned response. They want butts in the seats they need to lower the prices!

Love you guys! Happy father's day.

Like it posted:

"The saddest part of all of us not going to the game...is the employees that are NOT working. For every stand closed...there are about 20 people per stand that are out of work. If that isn't reason enough to get back to the stadium I don't know what is."

Sorry bub, you're wrong. That's even more reason not to go. That would put even more pressure get Frank McCourt out of there when little people are losing their jobs. I won't be going. I won't put one red cent in that SOB's pocket.

I am a Dodger fan...not of this current owner and not of this team. We need some quality players out there on the field. Dee has been a spark the last few games and I hope he sticks around to bring some life into the game but we do need a major over haul. The current team is way too laid back, they couldn't muster up a good laugh much less a good round of games. We need an owner who is involved and loves baseball and itsn't in it just for the money and what owning the Dodgers can do for him/her. There is so much wrong with the team that is is going to take years to undo what McCourt has done. However, as for the area surronding the stadium...really bad? I make more than a six figure income the current current money problems have not affected me that much...don't live any where near Dodger stadium and no I do not have seats any where near the field level. Why because of the untrue Dodger Fans that most of the people are who sit in that area...most of the seats are purchased by companies who use the seats as incentives for employees or the seats are given out as thank yous to other companies. Anyway, I have alwayes liked going to a Dodger game. Likes getting out to the ball park and looking at a good team no matter the standings. The area surronding the stadium is not bad I can't remember when the last time someone going home or coming to the game got hurt. For those that don't want to come to the game I say great, I can now find a seat even if I go at the last moment. I can get in line and back to my seat with little effort. The saddest part of all of us not going to the game...is the employees that are NOT working. For every stand closed...there are about 20 people per stand that are out of work. If that isn't reason enough to get back to the stadium I don't know what is. Oh and by the way...how about a little of the blame to go around. MLB knows the rivalery between the Dodgers and the Giants...why would you schedule an opening game bewteen these two teams at night? I mean really...and yes I have read all kinds of reports about that opening night crime and NO I do not agree with it. Those people responsible should be caught and justice served. Should McCourt leave YES but me not going to the games isn't going to get him out any faster. Oh by the way I do want him to go and may I say that I think Garvey and Hershiser (sp) would make great group owners. But that's a whole other story. Bottom line get out to the stadium support all those employees who are at the mercy of McCourt and his bad decisions. Get those stands opened and people making food.

Okay Frank let me see if I understand you. You want me to be overcharged for parking, admission, food and drink. Sit in very uncomfortable seats surrounded by rude and obnoxious people. Watching a mindless and pointless game that can go on for hours and the topper is there is a slight chance that I could be attacked when I leave by the same rude and obnoxious people. Sounds more like a punishment than entertainment to me. I'll pass thank you very much. The other question is what do you think your blood alcohol level was Frank when you drove you and your boys home after the game? Shame on you for taking that chance.

Frank, I used to be a huge Dodger fan. The good ol' days of Garvey, Lopes, Cey, Valenzuela, Hershiser, and many other venerable players were great. But today, I have no spark for the team. I'm not a fan of any other team; I've just lost interest in baseball. And Frank McCourt is a HUGE part of that.

I've heard Frank interviewed many times, including on the KTLA morning news, and he constantly brings up the $3 billion Fox TV deal. Every time he mentions it he makes it sound like the deal is a freshly-baked apple pie he can't wait to sink his teeth into. I have no doubt what really interests Frank about the Fox deal, and the Dodgers, is how much money he can squeeze out to fund his luxury lifestyle.

I have no plans to attend a Dodger game. I don't even watch Dodger games anymore. But ask me again as soon as someone not named McCourt owns the team, and I may have a different answer.

Sorry Frank,

But not with you on this one. I can't think of a worse time than going to a Dodger game except maybe a Laker game. Total waste of my time and money.

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Frank:

I enjoyed reading your blog, but I have to agree with most of the comments here -- going to a Dodger's game isn't worth it.

I'm glad you and your sons had a good time.

$12.00 for beer? That reminds me of the old saying. A fool and his money are soon parted. I'm proud to say I have never set foot in Dodger Stadium, nor do I have any plans to change that. And that has nothing to do with who owns the team. I find the game intolerable boring. There are other enjoyments in life other than baseball . . . and many of those are free. One just has to look.

As a father of two young boys, there is nothing like spending an evening at the ol' ballpark on a cool L.A. evening. Of course, the prices are too high, the food so so, and it's not the easiest parking lot to maneuver around, but it can still be a fun experience.

Sadly, though as of late it seems most Dodger fans that attend games, are suprised when they have a good time and the crowds are less rowdy and more family friendly.

Shouldn't that be the norm???

Well, t very well could be, Frank... as in McCourt. Do the right thing, sell the team you'll still come out ahead and in fact, I would even let you sit next to me and my boys and I'll treat you to a $12 beer. Whaddya say, Frank?

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I love Dodger stadium too. I have memories of going there as a kid with my family. But at the end of the day, it's just too expensive. The average Angeleno has to sacrifice a lot just for one visit, if they plan on having food and drinks, or even parking in the lot. The City gouges us for parking and services, super markets are always raising the price of food, and the McCourts did the same with baseball. We've gotta draw the line at some point.

The fans will come back when Frank McCourt is gone. If for some reason he manages to make June payroll and keep the team, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Clayton Kershaw will be traded by the July 31st trade deadline. McCourt needs to just walk away, but he won't because in his own dillusional mind, he really thinks he is a good owner. This guy is doing to the Dodgers what Al Davis did to the Raiders!

1) Good deal for taking your kids to Dodger Stadium. But look at the price and think of the "average Joe" (which you are not).
2) I attended the first game at Dodger Stadium.
3) I have never felt comfortable with McCourt ownership. I believe that they made their $ in Boston RE with parking lots. Did they come to LA with a long term purpose of paving paradise (Dodger Stadium) and putting up another parking lot?
4) Lets follow the $ the same way they have with Madoff. How much of HIS $ did McCourt put into the Dodgers? How much has he taken out? And how much additional debt have the Dodgers and McCourt personally incurred since he became owner?
5) As a result of concession pricing at Dodger Stadium, we eat at restaurants that provide far better value. $11 beer and $5 WATER, PULLEZE. I'll schedule my proctology exam with a professional privately, thank you.

The fans will come back when Frank McCourt is gone.

I went back to DS two weeks ago after not being there for 10+ years. I won't being going back.

I'm not a big guy (6' 180) and couldn't sit without rubbing against the same size guy next to me.

With about 50% of the population being overweight I don't see how they manage those steep steps and small seats.

Since all of the games are televised if I'm interested, I'll watch it in the comfort of my living room.

No way.......never did like Dodger Stadium, the fans are way too roudy for me. Plus it's in a very bad neighborhood. Call me snobbish, but I value my life too much.