I actually got a response back within a couple hours..

I never post emails without permission (still waiting on that) but the gist of it is that the Dodgers have posted a 25K reward for information leading to the arrest of the scumbag who assaulted Mr Stowe.

This has been matched by the City of LA and the Giants and several others to set the total reward at 150K..

Further, the Dodger Club has donated to the Bryan Stowe fund but state that the amount is a private matter between the family and the Dodgers.. Read into that what you will...

It's clear that the Dodgers can and should do much more...

On the other hand, they are not totally ignoring the issue and have taken some commendable steps. And, as I mentioned, the Dodger franchise is have some really big financial difficulties of their own..

However, CW is spot on.. Eventually, the Dodger Club will have to step up, even if it's forced by the courts... It seems to me that it would be in their best interest, from a PR perspective, to step up sooner rather than later..

It would also be a LOT less expensive if they did...

Michale.....

Thanks for the note, Michale! This is just messed up.

We all make mistakes. See the "correction" notice above...

I applaud your action letting the team know how you feel. As I said, this is just wrong.

-CW

DOH!!!!

That should be FRANK McCourt... Not Fran McCourt.. :D

My bust...

So much so, that I was moved to find the Los Angeles Dodgers owner's (Fran McCourt) email address and send him a link to your column..

Such a search proved futile, so I figured an email to the LA Dodgers team might help..

I encourage all CW readers to do the same...

fanfeedback at dodgers.mlb.com

Maybe even a phone call or fax might be in order..

Phone: (323) 224-1500
Fax: (323) 224-1269

You can also contact the Dodgers via their contact page on their website..

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/help/index.jsp?c_id=la

I would suggest that, if you do email, put a short note because any email with just a link would likely be treated as SPAM and ignored..

In my research, I did discover that the Dodgers are in a bit of a financial pickle and will likely have a problem meeting payroll for the players this month.

This, in NO WAY, excuses this appalling lack of sensitivity. I just wanted to try and see the issue from the other side..

It's easier to refute arguments if you understand the opposing side's point of view. :D

Anyways, good job CW...

Michale.....