I am sick of this…

“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” Zig Ziglar

Mark,

Thanks for keeping the site active.

don’t let the Twitter Tough Guys get to you. It’s your site, show the stupid people the door.

a suggestion ….

anyone writing a post including profanity should be blocked immediately.

I am dying here in S Florida watching the Marlins. Who has more wins by May 31 … Marlins or Glasnow ?

Maybe you should have someone else read the replies to your articles first. Like an editor for your side of things. You can have them delete the replies that are personal attacks. It would almost act as a delay for you. Sure the back and forth might take a bit longer but it could work. Have him or her leave replies that are a blessing to you, the site, and us.

Agree with those who say to block the A holes. Even if they hide their address you can identify them by the content of their posts.

I have never been offended by anything that you have posted. I enjoy your take on the Dodgers and the colorful language doesn’t bother me because I don’t believe it was ment to be mean or vindictive.

On another topic I look for the Giants to make a run and finish second. If they get Snell back and pitching like he is capable and Webb, Hicks, Harrison they will be formidable. There lineup is better and the cf is a heckuva defender. Of all the teams I wish they would not have gotten Snell.

1. We need to get our pitchers healthy

2. Ohtani has got to do a better job of staying in the strike zone with runners on.

3. Hitters need to improve contact against playoff pitchers. Idk if they can but that will derail us in the playoffs

4. Lux has got to improve offensively

5. If Heyward comes back pages may be the cf. outman back to the minors to get his stroke

Astros To Promote Joey Loperfido That is a heck of a name that ends in Fido!

Every website I follow (both paid and unpaid) now employ full-time moderators to delete toxic posts and ban repeat offenders. It seems to be an unfortunate but necessary practice. This is my favorite Dodger’s blog and I read it everyday. Eliminate the troublemakers and let’s talk Dodgers Baseball.

Well we sure got a fun team to watch. Smith might be the best catcher in the game. All I can say is wow about Pages. So far we got leading contender for a Cy and mvp. Yeah it’s a great time to be a Dodger fan but than again I think it always is

Lipcius has a 1.035 OPS and is starting at 2B?!??!?!

On the other side of the spectrum, Diego Cartaya had another 0 for x, his OPS this year (.510) even worse than last year (.656).

He’s got time, but the Dodgers 40 man crunch shows no sign of abating and there are at least three prospects who MUST be added in December (River Ryan, Trey Sweeney, Justin Wrobleski)

Ask not for whom the bell tolls and all.

Finally, Rancho Cucamonga has a TBA starter on Wednesday at Modesto. Looking like that may very well be Payton Martin.

Mark, This is the best Dodger site period.

I never comment but look forward to reading it every day.

don’t even respond to those jerks.

Keep up the great work, it is greatly appreciated.

Thanks-you!

So here’s my .02. And I’m shotgunning here with my phone so I apologize for any potential typos as I’m in the road.

Very few understand the time it takes to operate a site like this. I marvel at the fact that Mark has done it, run a multi-million dollar business, engaged in travel, conferences, exhibitions, numerous home projects, family events, etc., and maintained the most thought provoking Dodger site out there.

He’s a good businessman. He’s an amazing husband and father. I don’t now him as well as some but what I saw was a real decent guy that cares about his family and one that lives Dodger baseball on the side.

I operated a blog site for roughly 8 years (give or take) while working full time and simply couldn’t keep up with it. I had over 1,200 postings. I tried like crazy to keep it going, but my career was impacted, and when I realized that I was not being the husband and father I needed to be, I slowed down the pace. Eventually I just shut it down and provided an occasional piece for other bloggers.

Keeping a blog viable requires so much time, at least it did for me. Virtually every waking hour was spent on something and much of it was the site. And for what? No compensation. Then there was the criticism from the basement dwelling writers that would pick apart so much of what I wrote.

You need a thick skin. But when critics resort to threats and insults, it crosses a line. I totally get why Mark simply throws up his hands and says “it’s not worth it.”

I can remember putting in hours writing a piece. There would be research, and stats and citations of other sources. To write a worthy article that covers all the bases crediting other sources and such can take hours. Then some poster calls you out or calls you stupid or uses profanity and such…it’s really something that makes you soul search and consider quitting. I did. Few understand the sacrifice and time this takes. And for what? To get reamed and insulted?

This is the best Dodger blog out there. There is no doubt about it. It’s a shame that a few bad apples need to spoil that but I completely understand if Mark decides to close it down permanently. Trolls get around bans easily. Just saying the problem is solved by banning them is easier said than done.

A lot of us here thank Mark for his work and support him. The overwhelming majority do that. Things to consider: he does this on his own. He doesn’t get paid for it . (In fact it costs him to operate the site). He could have collected with ads, but he refused to do so to keep the site uncluttered and clean.

I think we all owe him a million thank you’s to be completely honest.

Well said Evan and Bear. Thank you Mark

some people are just miserable. I for one love baseball, love this site and especially love the Dodgers. Way too damn much hostility, anger and bitterness in this world. For me baseball is away to get away from all that crap! Can’t watch the news. Don’t wanna watch the news. Ain’t going to watch the news, I got a good idea mark, maybe we’ll just make you president. And we can make Los Angeles or excuse me dodger stadium capital of the country. Oh, and Michael, you had MVP and cyyoung don’t forget maybe rookie of the year Mr. Pages! Beat the hell out of those snakes tonight . !

Good site. No frills, no ads, no bullshyt graphics cluttering up the place. Topical, current, lively debate (when it stays civil; hell, it’s fun when it ain’t civil). Commendable is the effort it must take to maintain, and it’s done without a profit motive; a pure labor of love that serves the purpose of serious baseball discussion and a forum for all things Blue.

In short, this place is fun…

Another poster mentioned the use of moderators; I would hope that wouldn’t be necessary but many sites employ some level of moderation. I’m not anti-moderator, I’m just pro-free expression and take whatever that brings— good or bad.

But it’s times like these where I wish I could make the ghost of Thomas Charles Lasorda the permanent moderator. Fashioned similar to Lasorda’s “Dugout Wizard” from the old Saturday morning kids show: “The Baseball Bunch”, but instead of waxing poetic and dropping sage advice, this Lasorda goes and stays profane and fired-up, à la the Kingman and Bevacqua rants. I’d imagine it going something like this:

“Friedman is an idiot”?…What the fuck? Are you really saying that shit? That’s a hell of thing to say after all these playoff berths, the big offseason deals, the trade deadline moves and building bullpens on the fly during the season . “Friedman’s an idiot?”…oh man, that some fucking shit you’re saying there…I don’t know how the fuck anyone could come up with that. My fucking goodness : “Friedman’s an idiot?” The man fucking stole Machado for prospects for a World Series run….and he was only supposed to get Scherzer and got Trea Turner too? How the fuck is he an idiot? Jesus Fucking Christ, that’s a hell of a thing to say after all he’s done. Why don’t you just call anyone at a ballgame who likes Dodger Dogs and peanuts an asshole?…that might be closer to the truth. “Friedman’s an idiot”? Unfuckingbelievable…if you’re coming up with hits like that you might want to think it over again. Because with hits like that it sounds like you couldn’t hit water if you fell out of a fucking boat. Holy shit: “Friedman’s an idiot?”….how the fuck can you make that assessment….WHAT THE FUCK’S THE MATTER WITH YOU?!?!?!?!?!”

In short, cheers…

Mark. I came to this site after leaving a popular Dodger website because the talk was mainly about recipes, Wordle and whining about Trevor Bauer long after it became clear he was set up like a bowling pin.

I watch every game from spring training until the end. The game has changed since I was young. I’m here to keep up on the news, occasionally comment, and hopefully learn.

When someone can teach me something, I appreciate it. You have taught me.

Also, you’re batting almost 1.000 this year. I don’t always agree with you and sometimes I’m just hoping you are wrong when you talk about my favorite Dodgers.

Hi Mark. Sorry that the idiots are getting to you.

As you know, there have been times that I have disliked the tenor of things, but from you and from others. People can express an opinion without being a jerk. And it’s helpful if the opinion is well informed. But that’s the point of a blog – people can spout off.

If they are jerks, then block them or ban them. No one here will mind.

Life’s too short Mark. Take care of yourself. And have fun. This is supposed to be for fun, isn’t it?

I feel for me, there is just as much quality in the Dodger blogs as there is in the Red Sox ones I frequent. Probably more options on the Dodger side (Digest, TrueBlue, here, Chronicles)

It’s a good thing for a fan.

9:40 PM ET

Dodgers (18-12)

Diamondbacks (13-16)

SP James Paxton L

2-0 2.61 ERA

SP Tommy Henry L

1-1 5.55 ERA

Confirmed Lineup

2B Mookie Betts R

DH S. Ohtani L

1B F. Freeman L

C Will Smith R

RF T. Hernandez R

3B Max Muncy L

LF E. Hernandez R

CF Andy Pages R

SS Miguel Rojas R

In Domed Stadium

No Chris Taylor against a left handed starter. Chris should drive approx. a half hour to Glendale the next three days and work on his hitting in the new established Dodger Lab. He should take Outman with him.

NO Dodger Minor League games scheduled today

Blake Treinen pitched in his third rehab game on Sunday, and allowed a run on two singles and a stolen base. He also struck out two.

Don’t let the knuckleheads win, please keep on keeping on, Mark! Appreciate your efforts and those of fellow posters. As has been said by many, this site provides outstanding information with differing opinions. Thank you!

I was extremely excited when I found out ypu were back.you’re a voice of sanity ND I look forward once again to reading your posts in the morning. You have far more fans than you do idiots that post. Please continue for those who look forward to heating from you about our beloved DODGERS.

Man, sorry if you’re getting threats or over the top rude/insulting comments.

That is not cool, and should not be tolerated.

As someone who has actually met and had a drink with Mark, and has Mark’s phone number, I agree that if someone is insulting, intimidating, or threatening, it’s time to let them go.

I agree with Evan Bladh that running a blog is a hard job. I give kudos to Mark for the effort, and yes, you need to moderate blogs to make sure you don’t reach a critical mass of ugliness that drives away normal posters with good takes. Scott’s site imploded because of this. Banning people is a natural part of this.

That said, Mark 100% responsible for manufacturing this latest drama. You don’t post something to the effect of, “It’s sure nice not having Eric and those other morons around here posting anymore,” and then get upset when Eric actually responds. It’s the old expression, “let sleeping dogs lie.” Eric was no longer an active participant. If his posting was a problem, then the problem solved itself. You don’t kick the sleeping dog and then get indignant when the dog yelps.

A couple of weeks ago Mark called out Eric by name in a comment because he wanted to “draw him out.” Why?

It’s just so ridiculous.

If certain posters are a problem and create a toxic environment, then simply ban them without fanfare or a big announcement. If you don’t intend to engage, then don’t. Don’t announce it and then engage non-stop. If you want to keep the blog going, great. If you are tired and want to shut down the blog, then fine, shut it down and keep it shut down. Stop being a martyr.

And if that is Eric’s actual last name that you posted, that is not ok to do. That’s doxxing. And you’re not going to call the FBI because it’s not against federal law to say mean things about Miguel Vargas on the internet.

I don’t care about any of this nonsense.

OK, I am not going away, and I will destroy those trying to get me to do so.

However, if you enjoy reading here… post more… even if it is just a sentence. It lets me know how important it is to you.

Lux and Outman not the only young guns struggling. Carroll has had a tough start to 24 as well. Lets see who has the talent and moxie to recover.