Gross stated, "Should the Commissioner falter in proving alleged wrongdoing, the Court may allow LAD (Los Angeles Dodgers) to take further, limited discovery." Some critics have used Selig's handling of the Dodgers to point out a double standard in treatment of MLB owners. More specifically in regards to the Mets, critics point out that with Selig's personal relationship with Wilpon has motivated him to stall any possible removal of Wilpon as that club's principal owner.
Gross stated that if the Commissioner fails to prove wrongdoing against the Dodgers, the court may allow them to conduct limited discovery. Critics have used Selig's handling of the Dodgers to argue for a double standard in MLB ownership treatment. Specifically, critics point out that Selig's close relationship with Wilpon has led him to delay any action against Wilpon as owner of the Mets.