I Agree With Jeff Dominique

The past eight years have been incredible for Dodger fans: Eight straight division championships and two trips to the World Series. But it was not enough – the Dodgers did not win the World Series… never mind that they did not win it the twenty-four years before that (cheating aside).

“Andrew Friedman will never get it done.”

“Dave Roberts is an idiot.”

“Kenley Jansen is done.”

“Clayton Kershaw is a chocker.”

“Max Muncy should not be on the roster.”

That is but a fraction of what is posted on a daily basis. For 4 or 5 years, I was lambasted every day by many who are still on this board, because I stood up for Andrew Friedman. It got so bad that, like Jeff, I decided to step back and created another board where I could take a lessor role, but I was still attacked.

So, I came back and made a few changes. Gradually, the site came back and the other one died. Then, Jeff (AC), Harold (DC), Rob (2demeter2), and Michael (Bear) came along. It was a great run, but now many of them want to leave. Why?

Simple Answer

Many of you love to bitch no matter what! You are not happy unless you are miserable and you love to make others miserable. Yes, misery loves company. Consider this:

• The Dodgers scored the most runs in MLB this year;
• The Dodgers gave up the fewest runs in MLB this year;
• The Dodgers had the best record in MLB this year; and
• The Dodgers are overwhelming favorites to win the World Series this year.

… and it is not good enough! The Dodger should have an All-Star at every position (damn the Luxury Tax)! Look, I know it has been a long time since the Dodgers won a World Series, but Andrew Friedman has only been in charge for six years and Dave Roberts has only been managing five years – Don’t kick the cat!

Rose Colored Glasses

I am accused of having on rose-colored glasses by some: “I will say just in general that I would not want to read or participate in a blog where everything had to be positive and rose-colored.” The Dodgers are the best team in baseball. They are not perfect. AF and Doc are not perfect, but whining is for babies and dogs. Any way you look at the Dodgers, the outlook is rosy!

Others say things like ” I have seen a lot of posters come and go and I suspect I know why.” OK, great – you know I do not tolerate stupid stuff. Good for you! Try saying smart stuff. Jeff Dominique and I have disagreed about a lot of things, but he always has substance and both of us are wrong many times. If you ask him, I have been wrong more often than him and if you ask me I will say he is probably right! Jeff has an uncanny ability to look into the future of a player. I suspect he is doing something illegal… but I digress!

However, Jeff and I agree about a lot, including the fact that many of you cannot help but spew negativity… no matter how good things are going. The difference between Jeff and me is that he is a gentleman… while I am a street fighter. Some of you can’t help but say stupid stuff. I get that. You need to get this: When you do, I will call you on it!

We are the best team in baseball, but like every other team we have flaws. Matchups can be difficult. I go through the season with the joy of a nine-year-old boy which was what age I was when I became a Dodger fan. I enjoy every step of the way and in the end, if we lost, I was disappointed… but then I got ready for next year.

I choose to live my life being happy and joyful. I also realize I have been blessed. I believe in Blooming Where You Are Planted! You can’t choose what happens to you, but you can choose your reaction to what happens.

So, I am happy all season and when the Dodgers don’t win, I am miserable for a day or two, and then, I move on. On the other hand, many of you are miserable every day, even when the Dodgers win (“they should have played better defense…”, etc.).

I will call it the way I see it and I believe in Jim Rome’s “Have a take and do not suck” methodology! Feel free to disagree with me (but support your argument with facts) – Jeff and I disagree a lot, but we are not disagreeable. As an example, I may say “Austin Barnes needs to go to AAAA.” Jeff may say “Just give him some time.” Jeff was right and I was wrong, but it was an unfair advantage because Jeff had experience I did not have. His son, Andy was an MLB catcher. Jeff took advantage of me. 😉

So, after the playoffs, I will be back on a more regular basis after you have run Jeff and others off this board. Yes, you did! If you can’t have joy, what good is it? I will respect your views under the following conditions:

1. Have a take and do not suck;
2. Don’t talk politics or religion;
3. Don’t swear… damnit;
4. Don’t whine;
5. Support your views with facts;
6. Don’t second guess (that’s so lame);
7. Realize the MLB players are 100 times better than the best of us;
8. Realize that the Manager and staff have access to stuff we do not;
9. Don’t talk down to others; and
10. Follow the Golden Rule!

You can be miserable 363 days a year, but I will only be miserable 2 days a year! Think about that!

Jeff Dominique (AC) is going to guide the Dodgers to a World Series Championship and I will be back… hoping that Jeff continues to post here as his spirit moves him.

Michael Norris/aka Bear will continue to write some amazing stuff.

Rob Schelling (2demeter 2) is taking a hiatus, but will check in occasionally.

Harold Uhlman (DC) is an unknown, but I would love to have him here… as little or as much as he wants. I think he is or will soon be 90 years old.

Evan Bladh will also lend a hand. He has 11 months until he retires, however…

I wish I could talk Dodgerpatch into doing a blog a week. He is incredible.

I have to go – my 6th granddaughter (Violet) wants to meet me tomorrow. I will not miss that for anything! My youngest son is having his first child. I am so blessed!

This is for Jeff Dominique