A Great Night at the Ravine
We arrived at Dodger Stadium at 4:30 for the 7:10 game. Jon Weisman, who is the Dodgers VP of Communications and someone I have known for twenty-plus years, left me a Media Credential which is a “Get out of Jail Free Card” – it takes you anywhere in the stadium. My wife, son…
We arrived at Dodger Stadium at 4:30 for the 7:10 game. Jon Weisman, who is the Dodgers VP of Communications and someone I have known for twenty-plus years, left me a Media Credential which is a “Get out of Jail Free Card” – it takes you anywhere in the stadium. My wife, son, and son-in-law accompanied me, but they did not have the Media Credential. So, they dropped me off and I strolled into the stadium, which at 4:30 is pretty deserted. I passed Joe Davis and Nomar on the escalator and bumped into Jon Weisman at the bottom. He told me that Andrew would like to do the interview in the Dodgers Dugout at 5:20 and that I had five minutes – for the record, I took 10! 😉 Afterward, we went to the Stadium Club and prowled the Dodger Memories area outside the Pressbox.
Of course, I have been in the Pressbox many times, but my son was too young at the time to accompany me. I asked Security if I could take him in (my Credentials get me in), and they gave him a temporary credential. I then gave him a tour of the Pressbox.
Of course, the Dodgers won and are now 7-0. It was a great game, and my wife bought out the Dodger Store with Dodger Gear for all the Grandkids and even a Dodger Jacket for my Red Sox-loving meathead Son-in-Law, who was visibly impressed by Dodger Stadium.
It may be next week until we get the interview edited, as we are leaving for the cruise tomorrow. I think it was epic. I asked some hard questions and he gave some unexpected answers. I first met Jon Weisman about 20 years ago when he and I both had Dodger Blogs. I went on to do other things, and he went to Showtime and Vanity Fair, but he is now back with the Dodgers. I am glad he is. It was a first-class experience. After it was over, Jon came over and met the family. Overall, this was an amazing night.
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Glad you had a great time Mark. Definitely something many will never get to experience.
You really going to make us wait until you return from your cruise (tongue in cheek)?
Have a great time, enjoy your family and have a safe trip! Some of us will be waiting to hear, with much anticipation, the contents of your discussion with AF.
8:38 PM ET
Braves (0-6)
Dodgers (7-0)
SP Bryce Elder R
0-0 .00 ERA
SP Blake Snell L
1-0 3.60 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
SS Mookie Betts R
RF T. Hernandez R
LF M. Conforto L
C Will Smith R
2B Tommy Edman S
3B Max Muncy L
1B E. Hernandez R
CF Andy Pages R
64° Wind 17 mph Out
NO Freeman
James Outman and Miguel Vargas might start their own AAAA League.
Right about now, both are beyond pathetic!
Esteury Ruiz is known for his speed and offensive abilities, but his defensive performance in center field is not consistently strong, with some sources indicating he’s at least an average defender with a below-average arm.
The Dodgers are creating a 400 meter relay team in their minor league system. It’s labeled speed and whiff team.
It feels good hearing what a meaningful and fun day you had at the game Mark.
Meanwhile, San Diego is also undefeated at 6-0 (0.5 GB), the Giants are 4-1 (2.0 GB), and Arizona is 3-2 (3.0 GB).
Enjoy your cruise Mark. Wouldn’t it be nice if the Dodgers are still undefeated when you get back?
From BA:
Emil Morales, SS, Dodgers
Morales was one of the toasts of the 2024 Dominican Summer League, and on the backfields this spring, he’s looked like a prime breakout candidate. There’s little question about the offensive force Morales can one day become, but he’s increased his chances to stick at shortstop, as well. So far, he’s shown strong instincts and quickness and decent enough range to give himself a longer leash at the position. If he can keep his growing body lean and lithe, he might defy the odds. If not, his offense, which should produce power and hittability in equal measure, will easily allow him to profile at the hot corner. Scouts also have raved about the leadership traits Morales has shown on the field during his first action stateside.
“The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez.
The young outfielder was designated for assignment by the A’s this week, and now winds up in Los Angeles, a team looking for outfield depth.Ruiz stole an American-League-best 67 bases in 2023. While he’s struggled to hit at the MLB level — with a career OPS of .641 — you can’t teach speed, and the Dodgers are taking a chance on the 26-year-old outfielder.According to Gonzalez, Ruiz will head to Triple-A”.A corresponding 40-man move will be required but that could be done fairly easily by transferring Kyle Hurt to the 60-day injured list. Hurt required Tommy John surgery in July and won’t be an option until later in the season.
Rushing was pulled from the game after one at bat. He was pulled because of the concussion protocol.
I wish we could go…
No game Thursday and then on to Philly!
Cool
EPIC…
I’ve been in that press box too….via the Stadium tour, which is awesome BTW.
You saw a great game, lets do it again tonight!