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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Well, I'm just talking about what the Scottsdale and Phoenix mayors apparently discussed, according to the Scottsdale mayor's statement. They both agree that if the project goes forward, the utility lines must be extended from 56 St. in Phoenix. Meruelo claims to have money set aside for utility construction. I don't buy it, but if the auction does end in his favour, that'll be one of the things he'll have to live up to.
I have no intention of dissecting a corpse until it's actually dead. I'll look at the deal as it's presented with the assumption that it's possible until proven otherwise — with the caveat that Meruelo has a terrible track record, but also the knowledge that his proposal has made it this far past the AZ Land Board without meaningful opposition. (The Scottsdale mayor doesn't count).
I would be stunned if the auction process is interrupted, and I would be similarly stunned if Meruelo sells the team if he has the winning bid. That's the one and only path for the team to remain in AZ. There are many other far less successful outcomes — including a Baltimore Ravens-esque one in which the team moves but Meruelo retains control over all "Coyotes" assets.
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I don't really understand the bolded TBH. This is about assessing whether the proposal being put forward by the Meruelo group is at all credible. It would be foolish to assess the deal "as presented" based on everything we know.