We have what I believe is the best Dodger Blog on the web. Of course, it’s the comments and even the readers who don’t comment (thousands a day), as well as the quality of the posts by 2Demeter2 (2D2), Dodger Chatter (DC), and Jeff Dominique or Always Compete (AC) as we have known him.
2D2 is employed full-time as an attorney (watch it or he will sue you, as will several other attornies on this site (I’m joking).
DC is nearing his 9th decade on this earth and is still smart as a whip… probably because of being a former educator.
AC is a CFO and also works full-time, but there are rumors he will retire at some point.
Me? I’m just a hack, who tries to write. Yesterday, I got my first social security check, but I still routinely work 10 hour days.. and probably will for 5-10 more years, as what I do it not work and if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. I’m there.
I am trying to cut back my involvement on the website and to that end, we are looking for another writer or two who can commit to writing just one day a week. If you think you are that person and want to commit to doing it every week, e-mail me at mark@uswatersystems.com.
I do not tell anyone what to write and they are free to disagree with me on any issue (they would be wrong, but…. 😉 ) So, think about it and let me know… Oh, I almost forgot: The pay is bad and the boss is an S.O.B. Other than that, it’s all good!
As usual, this blog is paid for by US Water Systems, Inc. so you don’t have to endure a barrage of ads and pop-ups. I do get in a shameless plug occasionally (like this):
Discussion (24)
Disagree, not disagreeable
This is the best blog! It keeps me sane during the long winter months with nothing to watch but Hallmark Movies.
You guys all deserve good pay and a Christmas bonus for all the articles you wrote through the years. Mark, AC. DC, 2D2, you have been just amazing. Thank you. Welcome to the new writer. Looking forward to reading his postings.
Former Rockies GM and current MLB network analyst Dan O’Dowd laid out a potential framework f a Mookie Betts-David Price deal:
Dodgers acquire: Mookie Betts, David Price, cash considerations
Red Sox acquire: AJ Pollock, Ross Stripling, Dennis Santana, Jordan Sheffield, Jeren Kendall
I would like to smoke what he’s smoking if he really thinks Boston would take that deal
I would do that deal in a heartbeat, but I think the Dodgers could take all of the salaries on if the deal looked like this:
Betts and Price to LA. That’s over $60 million in 2020, but Betts drops off in 2021 and they could take Prices’s boat anchor for 2 years… even if they have to release him.
Pollock, Hernandez, Maeda, and Pederson to Boston. That saves Boston about $20 million and would mitigate the number of prospects needed, but I would still include Santana, Sheffield, and Kendall if necessary.
With that said, what do you think about the Price Betts rumor that’s centered around Joc? Sounds too good to be true to me. I think it was referenced on the DN site.
You know what they say about things that sound too good to be true.
This site is the best. Whoever it is, thanks for joining the team. And at the same time, less of Mark is a sad thing. You all do a great job. Thanks MT, AC, DC and 2D2! Since you all get paid so little, I thought I was a little overdue in the “Thank You” department. Keep up the great work and congratulations to the new guy.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We have another writer. He will probably write under a pseudonym and I won’t tell you who he is unless he does.
When he contacted me tonight, he wrote this:
“Mark, I have really enjoyed your work over the years and I have a very deep respect for what you bring to the table. I don’t need to say it, you’re blog is the best. It was you and Weismann, and then he moved on to greener pastures. All your writers are fantastic. AC is amazing. He is so knowledgeable and his perspective as a Father of a ballplayer that struggled to make it to the show is a take that few can understand. DC is a friend and he can vouch for me if you need a reference. DC is as genuine a person that I have ever know and his knowledge of the minors and past Dodger history is such a valuable resource.
I have wanted this guy for a while, but when the time was right – he showed up!
It is very humbling to be mentioned in the same sentence with the great Jon Weisman, but I am not even close to his ability. He also reads here.
He is famous among Dodger fans and many will figure it out.
Not Jayne.
Not Andrew Friedman, whom I have never met! Well, I have never met Jayne either.
He has occasionally commented here, as has Jon Weisman.
He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and has the UTMOST respect for AC and DC.
He will likely start after January 1st!
Hey MT, I don’t know what happened here but my original comments/questions are gone and we just have your answers. Of course, the answers are far more important than the questions so thanks for the hints.
I’m guessing he’ll be posting with a nice Oklahoma drawl. Am I correct?
I checked and that is weird.
Let me know if anything like that happens again.
Can’t confirm or deny.
I’m taking that as a confirmation.
It’s Matt Kemp??? 😉
Welcome back Badger!
Unfortunately my english is not good and for that reason and I don’t comment too much, but I would have liked to participate more in this blog, most of the time I have to use the translator to write, although I understand perfectly when reading.
Good luck to future contributors and I totally agree that this is the best blog of all!
By the way, my data was deleted from my laptop and I had to re-enter my email and my name, but this time I just put Jorge VR and my comment was not published waiting to be accepted
Have you contacted AF. He hasn’t done much this winter. He must have some time on his hands
He was all set to go… but did not like the pay!
Unfortunately my english is not good and for that reason I do not comment too much, but I would have liked to be able to participate more in this blog, most of the time I have to use the translator to write, although I understand perfectly when reading.
Good luck to the new collaborators ….
And I agree with you, this is by far the best blog !!
Thank you, Jorge!
What???? We don’t get paid! 🙂
There are many of you who comment on this board that are very capable of writing for this blog. Your insights are very well thought out and you are very articulate. Jump in the water, the temperature is fine, and trust me, you will enjoy it. I certainly do.
As Jim Rome says:
Have a take…
and do not suck!
There’s the problem. I barely have a take, and it does suck!