Opening pitch for Dodgers

When Dodgers owner Frank McCourt announced last November he was selling the team, dozens of fans rushed to the streets of Echo Park, gathering near Dodger Stadium to celebrate the end of McCourt's tumultuous reign. Daily News,

Now that the sale is inching closer to reality, many fans have high expectations for an ownership group that cannot only maintain success on the field, but restore pride in the team as a civic institution.

Monday is the deadline for potential buyers of the team to submit their initial bids to McCourt. And unlike when McCourt bought the Dodgers, this time around there is a long list of heavy hitters lining up to bid on the team, many with deep pockets and a wealth of experience in business and sports management.