So while the media here in Philly is still writing about reactions to Michael Vick joining the Eagles, another story about a Philly athlete and his dog has slipped by. It seems that Lenny Dykstra, the former Phillies centerfielder, has filed for bankruptcy and listed, among his assets, his $10,000 German Shepherd.
It seems that Dykstra valued his dog based on the purchase price, which, the Smoking Gun (courtesy of philly.com) lists as $10,000. It seems that Dykstra once showed a photo of said dog to Bryant Gumbel and told him he planned to buy him for $10,000. "That's a world champion," he said. "That's the only dog I'll buy."
Presumably the dog has retained its value. Many of Dysktra's other investments have gone south, including his car washes, ebay stores, The Players Club, an upscale magazine for athletes, and his investment business. Former employees report that they have not been paid.
No word about whether or not Dykstra would actually be willing to part with the pricey pooch or if he can even afford to keep him. His list of liabilities is $37.1 million and his list of assets, including the dog, is $24.6 million.
I wonder what Michale Vick would say to that?
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