Tampa Bay is a beautiful place to live Bobby...

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After Saturday's news conference:

Frank: "Whew. I'm glad that's over. Thanks again, Tommy, for providing your wisdom and guidance through this process."

Tommy: "You're welcome Mr. McCourt. I could not have done this without the wonderful fans that support the Dodgers. I tell ya, they're the greatest fans in the wor..."

Frank: "Tommy, both cameras are gone. It's just you and I now."

Tommy: "Oh OK good, now down to business. I have a couple names to throw at you. First off, Bobby Valentine would make a wonderful manager. He's like a son to me Frank."

Frank: "Tommy, is there anyone in your actual family that you like? You say Bobby's like a son to you, Mike Piazza is like a grandson and Vince Piazza is like a brother. You know me Tommy, I'm more inclined to hire people that really are family, not just like family."

Tommy: "Frank, what'd I say about speaking unless spoken to. Now, let me tell you about Bobby Valentine. He's a proven winner and a true Dodger."

Frank: "Great, just what Plaschke will love to hear. What's his resume? How many division championships has he won?"

Tommy: "Well, none. Plenty of second place finishes though. I guess he does represent going back to 'the Dodger way' if you long for the 1996-2003 Dodgers."

Frank: "Actually, I do. During that time, the value of the franchise tripled! What about GM?"

Tommy: "I'm telling you Frank, I love Jimmy Bowden. He verbally pimp-slapped Dan Evans once and defended my honor...I mean the honor of this great Dodger organization, which has the world's greatest fans. I can't say enough about the fans of this..."

Frank: "Tommy, again they're gone. It's just you and me"

Tommy: "Right. Anyway, Jim Bowden produced exactly one division championship in his 11 seasons as Cincy's GM. But they always showed a great competitive fire and heart. But it shows your wisdom Mr. McCourt because Depodesta already won a division title. And Jim Bowden is much better than he was and so we would have had to sit through another 10 years of not giving these fans a winner."

Frank (looking confused): "I'm not sure I follow you Tommy."

Tommy: "Well Frank, I don't doubt for a second that you do..."

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