I am sick of this…

Yeah Mark. My advice is to block these tool bags from your site. When I started following Dodgertalk around 2015 or so it was very organic, with true passionate EDUCATED baseball fans who knew the game and would chime in with their remarks , win or lose. The last few years I have seen way too many haters posting about how the Dodgers suck and of course, fire Roberts., which to me automatically loses credibility because we all know Doc don’t swing the bat or pitch the ball. Short sighted as hell. The thing that really bothers me is how many guys go after you in a toxic and negative way , that blind Joe DoucheBag idiot has got to go, nothing but hate and negativity come from his mouth,, he loves to stir up shit.ive been pretty silent the last few years, been dealing with some life stuff with my family, but I’m back, and count me as one who has your back. Dude, do us all favor and take out the trash on this site and 86 some of these assholes. We don’t need em, and don’t want that toxic crap that they talk.

Please ignore the haters. Your blog is one of the highlights for us true Dodger fans.

I agree with Roger 100%

Really? Again? Man, if you’re reporting this to the FBI Cybercrimes Unit either this is becoming a threat to you physically or you are really getting sick of people who you don’t agree with you. I honestly don’t understand why someone who has different, even extremely different views than you causes you such angst but if that’s the case you should (once and for all) shut it down, especially if they are physically stalking you. You’ve shut this site down before you can do it again.

Then again, I enjoy reading what all the “experts” have to say about the Dodgers, I’m 80 years old and went to Dodger games at the Coliseum but that doesn’t make my opinion any better than anyone else’s. Fire Roberts? DFA CT3? Only play Outman against righties? Leave pitchers in longer? Never trust Kelley? Pages is a 5th outfielder? Who knows? Who cares enough to let views you don’t agree with cause you ANY level of discomfort? As my (wiser than me) 54 year old son would say–“that is a first world problem”.

Although I enjoy and get some comic relief from some of the old boys that think they have more intellect than the rest of use, I really don’t think it’s worth all the soap opera drama is causes on an all too regular basis. I think you should shut it down Mark and get on with your family. work and life.

Mark there are a few good true Dodger fans that appreciate LADT,weed out the bad apples, and keep up the great work.

If you shut it down, they win. Just block them.

Just FYI Mark – My last comment in your previous article was in response to Bear’s last comment and not to anything you wrote about the trolls stalking you.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. They are the small stuff.

It is simple Mark, ban them period. Scott let stuff like that get out of hand and his site went to shit and he gets virtually no posters. You are a true fan, and when I was writing for your site, I saw that kind of crap all the time. People are awful brave from cyberspace. Face to face, most would be cowards. I am sure you have visited Jeff’s site. He nips that stuff right away and will not tolerate it. You should do the same. You like I, do this out of love for the game and the team. If they can’t post, they won’t get under your skin. I used to get extremely frustrated with Bradley, and he accused me more than once of picking on him. It wasn’t that I was picking on the guy, it was simply because some of his trade ideas, and players he felt the Dodgers should get were so out there and unrealistic, I had a hard time believing he was being serious. Even after I would mention most of the reasons they would not happen. You run a great site, do not let a few discontented people ruin it for you. I have never claimed to know it all, but I have some baseball knowledge and a love of the history of the game, that is why I started writing. I felt I could contribute something while keeping my aging mind active. You have a business and a family that are important to you. Baseball and the Dodgers are your outlet. Don’t let some idiots take that from you.

Don’t shut the site down. It’s too important to a lot of individuals who follow the Dodgers. Weed out the assholes. I’m sure technically there is a way of doing so. Also to ease your burden, you don’t have to post a new blog every day. Just leave the comments section open. This is my opinion, but it’s your ultimate choice.

When people make personal attacks just block them. U know who they are just do it. On the other hand people who don’t like a post can be very rude. It is their opinion and are entitled to vent if it is not personal. I read for a long time but quit posting because there was no engagement. It was like if your not in the inner circle you were ignored. I am not the biggest Robert’s fan but so what. It is my right to disagree and it is your right to support him. I also have days when Friedman is the enemy because he provides the players. But I know it is a great time to be a Dodger fan and I thank Friedman for that.

OK, I slept on it and got a few e-mails from fans on LADT and others and I am not going to let the inmates run the asylum! I am not afraid of them – they should be afraid of me!

Thank you for your kind words, and keep reading, my friends. Blocking them is a little trickier as one has gone to the expense of masking his IP address and generating a new IP address each time he posts (he is evidently a pro at this) but I will handle it. I have a plan, and they won’t know what happened until it’s too late.

I have no problems with fans like Therealten, who disagrees with me frequently; he states his opinion and does not make it personal. I like and encourage that, in fact.

I have deleted a lot of posts that were insanely vulgar. You would not believe it, but if you read them, you would understand why I called them morons. “Moron” was a compliment compared to what they called me. I think Bear and a couple of others have read them.

I will have a new post coming out tomorrow.

From Bill Plunkett of the OC Register:

Austin Barnes led off the eighth inning against former teammate Yimi Garcia by working a 10-pitch walk. Mookie Betts doubled with Barnes going to third. After Ohtani popped out, the Jays intentionally walked Freeman to load the bases.

Teoscar Hernandez struck out before lefty reliever Tim Mayza came in to face Muncy. Muncy sent another long drive toward the outfield wall. Varsho caught this one with a little jump at the wall in right-center field.

“Felt good. Hit it good. Just hit it too high,” Muncy said. “I think it was a 42-degree launch angle. It’s tough when you get that to the center part of the field. Good at-bat. Got a pitch to hit. Can’t really say I missed it. Just hit it too high.”

Freeman offered a different critique.

“Max needed to do one more bicep curl today,” he joked.

The Dodgers have now gone 4 for 27 (.148) with 13 strikeouts with the bases loaded this season.

But, Daulton Varsho and George Springer robbed the Dodgers of potential extra-base hits four times Sunday as the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Dodgers a 3-1 defeat, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak.

Mark-

The other S.Murphy here. I’m glad you slept on it and decided to keep this site open. With my kids being out on their own now (relatively new empty nest syndrome ) baseball is something the wife and I have really gotten into. Where I periodically looked at your blog over the past number of years this past year and a half has been almost a daily read one that I find very valuable and not only as to the insight on what’s going on within the Dodger club- but looking at who’s coming up through the minors. It’s expanded the depth of understanding and appreciation for the entire game.

Old Bear really said it best that individuals like the ones you are mentioning can be really brave behind the keyboard, in the real world not so much.

This been your outlet for many years and this year will be something special. Whether we go the full distance or not it’ll be one that you definitely want to be on top of throughout the season, especially as we get into the playoffs.

Cheers-

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Confirms ‘No Level’ of Concern For Tyler Glasnow After Leaving Game Early

Glasnow is expected to be on the mound next weekend and continue his dominant season. Through seven starts, the right-hander has a 5-1 record, 2.72 ERA, 53 strikeouts, and a 0.93 WHIP in 43 innings.

This is the best Dodger site, period end of sentence!

Dont go anywhere Mark. As someone else said if you shut it down THEY win.

Lets get a win in the Desert tonight.

Sunday Dodger Minor League Scores

Albuquerque 9, Oklahoma City 7

NW Arkansas 4, Tulsa 3

Great Lakes 8, Fort Wayne 3

Rancho Cucamonga 7, Lake Elsinore 4

AAA – Oklahoma City Baseball Club 2nd place 3 GB

AA – Tulsa Drillers 3rd place 3.5 GB

A+ – Great Lakes Loons 1st place 2.5 GA

A- – Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 1st place 4.5 GA

Arizona Complex League starts Saturday May 4th

A lot of these conflicts here Mark you start and feed yourself, I wish you’d give that some thought but I thank you for doing this site and hope you keep it going. I do enjoy it most of the time

The Athletic named 20 prospects who were off to fast starts.

One Dodger was named:

Jared Karros, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers (not ranked): Jared may currently be known nationally as Eric Karros’ son, but he’s been making a name for himself in the Dodgers’ system. A 16th-round pick in 2022 out of UCLA, Karros spent most of last season in Low A but finished the year with three impressive outings for High-A Great Lakes. He’s picked up where he left off last year with the Loons, posting a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings with a 25:2 K:BB.

Karros isn’t overpowering (sits in the low-90s), but he gets good extension with his 6-7 frame and he pairs his fastball with a big 12-6 curveball. His command and control are both above-average, giving him a chance to be a backend starter in the big leagues. Karros, 23, is likely to get a test in Double A by midseason.

You’ve called me me a moron and I never called you anything other than disagreed but I don’t want to argue man I promise

Here’s where anyone loses all credibility with me:

When they say Friedman is an idiot.

You don’t have to like him. He is not perfect. He makes mistakes, but if you don’t understand that he is one of the best in the business, you have zero sense!

Glad you’ve decided to keep the site going Mark. Life is keeping me busy these days and rarely have time to post, but reading your site is part of my daily routine.

Personally, I ignore the posts of the trolls spreading the hate and discontent, but I realize as owner of the site it is not as simple for you. Whether you keep the site open or post on other blogs, the sad reality is that you’re gonna have to deal with them. I believe you can better dictate the outcome on your site. As you can handle it on your terms.

My recommendation, as several have already suggested, is to ban all trolls. Trust your instinct. I think you can easily spot them and don’t need anyone’s permission to do so. Continue to prescreen everyone. If trolls lie about who they are in order to get around you, that can become evidence you can use against them if the matter escalates. Unless you plan to cease having an online footprint, you’re stuck dealing with them. Might as well do so when you’re in control.

Hang in there Mark. Don’t let a few bad apples spoil the whole batch. You have a good thing going here.

Mark –

It is an unfortunate fact of life that a few can ruin the experience of many.

As a small-time contributor and everyday reader it is easy for me to say don’t let the bastards win. That said if it has gotten bad enough that you reported it to the FBI – all I got to say is WOW, how did something started with such a narrow focus (i.e. Dodgers) where the majority of us are all civil and very thankful for this site get to this point.

As always the answer comes back to the few who like to stir the shit and be contrarian and stupid just because they can.

The fact that one individual actually changes his VPN, email etc just to post to this site to post his diatribe is beyond pathetic!!

It is almost sad that he has nothing in his life better to do, like donate his time and effort to some cause he may find worthy.

I don’t usually make any comments about myself or my experiences, but in this case I would say “Maintain the moral high ground”.

While deployed in a combat zone it was the motto I stated everyday to my troops – it is something to strive for and sometimes not achieved – but it was a goal. I still get occasional emails from some of them when they see that statement somewhere.

Basically don’t lower yourself to somebody else’s level – it isn’t worth the costs of who you are and what you believe in.

I know that this blog is a definite passion of yours that the rest of us truly enjoy.

If there is someway to block some individuals without too much effort then I would encourage you to do so (the good of the many over the good of the few 🙂 – not my quote:)

Now back to the regular broadcast!!

Grove just cannot escape giving up the homerun!

Pages looks great – will be interesting to see how the league responds to him and vice-versa.

The observations seem correct – Ohtani does seem to get a bit undisciplined when runners are on – something that should be easily correctable (maybe trying too hard to prove his worth and once the season goes further along this issue goes away).