I am Trying to Get Back to Dodger Baseball
but, I don t know if it will ever be the same. Baseball was always an escape from the troubles in the world and a break from politics that have become increasingly divisive. When Joe Biden was elected President he promised to bring the country together. Instead, he has driven it further apart, and nowhere is it more apparent that in baseball, when he parrotted the false claims of Stacy Abrams,
but, I don’t know if it will ever be the same. Baseball was always an escape from the troubles in the world and a break from politics that have become increasingly divisive. When Joe Biden was elected President he promised to bring the country together. Instead, he has driven it further apart, and nowhere is it more apparent that in baseball, when he “parrotted” the false claims of Stacy Abrams, from which Robber Manfred took his “cue” to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta.
Baseball is no longer that escape from politics, It is politics and to ignore that it has been reduced to this is one of the saddest things I have ever seen. After 9-11, America used baseball to come together united as a country. In one stroke of his pen, Rob Manfred, just like Joe Biden has divided America even more with his race-baiting actions. Denver says the All-Star Game will bring them an additional $190 Million. That means that Atlanta probably lost that much.
Atlanta has nearly 30% of their companies which are Black Owned Businesses. Over 45% of the population in Atlanta are Black or Latino. Robber Manfred is honoring Henry Aaron by depriving his adopted home town of $190 Million dollars that they desperately need Post-Covid-19.
Henry Aaron lived in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was one of the city’s most successful entrepreneurs. He owned several car dealerships, as well as 18 Krispy Kreme doughnut franchises. Throughout his business career, Aaron has held to his philosophy to help other African Americans succeed. “No matter how much success that one may achieve, there’s always one of us back there that needs a little help,” he told Smiley of NPR. “When I opened up my BMW dealership, I didn’t have the experience of being a general manager. But there was somebody back there that was black that needed to have a chance to move up, and if I didn’t give him a chance, then nobody else would. And that’s what I did.“
Robber Manfred is not honoring Hammerin’ Hank by robbing the Black Entrepreneurs of Atlanta of almost $200 Million Dollars. No matter what Hanks’ Parrot son says, Hank Aaron is rolling over in his grave right about now because of the race-baiting politics of Abrams, Biden, and Manfred! Even if this voter registration law were racist and is it demonstratable not (even though the left tries to hold on to a few minor points), the game should not have been moved. It is doing much more harm than good.
Former MLB Pitcher David Wells said this: “I don’t watch baseball anymore. I refuse to watch it because of this. I don’t want any part of it, and this was my life … For me not to want to go to a baseball game or even watch, it kills me, because I don’t put up with that kind of crap, and I don’t condone it.”
Now, that I have allowed political debate on this site, I see many respond with stuff like this:
- “that is stupid.”
- “only the dumbest of the dumb would believe that”
- “that makes no sense”
- “anyone can see that’s not true.”
- “that has been debunked by fact-checkers”
- “no logical person believes that”
When I read things like that, I understand that the argument is lost and the loser has to resort to slander. I was trained in debate, evidentiary foundations, and what constitutes evidence. What you think is silly or wrong is just your opinion. Most journalism is opinion. There is very little news that is devoid of opinion. You are all entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. Many here “assume facts, not in evidence” based upon their opinions and political leanings.
As long as you can keep it civil, I will too, but if you want to talk crazy, I can dominate that bout. I go out of my way to bite my tongue and not demean people I disagree with. I hear and get the backhanded slaps and all that tells me is that since you can’t improve your argument, you have to attack the character. I generally consider the source an move on… but there is no guarantee I will not call you out. It is just that I generally have found out that people who have already made up their minds, do not want to be confused by facts.
Some of you don’t like this and have left… some of you are thinking about it. Do what you have to do. I am doing what I have to do. Just about every other Dodger Blog has ignored what Manfred did in moving the All-Star Game in the interest of being “politically correct.” Well, I don’t care! I don’t put up ads all over the blog so that I can make a few hundred dollars a month. I do not monetize this blog. I am here because I once loved baseball and the Dodgers and hope to again. I am here for the community which is being fractured, I know. To ignore it is however, to ignore the elephant in the room and no sane person can do that.
On Trevor Bauer
Some fans think that Trevor Bauer could be suspended for applying a foreign substance to the baseball. How can he be suspended if you can’t prove that he put the substance on the baseball? What is that substance? I see no way someone can be suspended the first time this happens. Of course, I did not think that the Idiot Manfred would Cancel Atlanta. So there is that!
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Discussion (103)
Disagree, not disagreeable
On a different note, I thought the ring ceremony was particularly classy, especially the testimonials by former players.
I stand with Mark. Anyone who takes what the MSM says at face value is not very bright. They and the Democrat party are inseparable and are taking us where we don’t want to go. It was one of the saddest days of my life when MLB saw fit to be a useful idiot for the left.
What makes this country Great is our Constitution. It is important that we all read it as it is amazing.
It should be required reading with comprehension in all schools
I doubt many here Eric would want to steal your secrets about how you rate a reliever. See, the problem is that things change year to year. Not long ago, the Dodgers simply could not beat LHP. No matter how hard they tried, their record against lefty’s was abysmal. Well individual players are even harder to predict. Knebel was out close to 2 years. He is not going to be the same pitcher. So using his past stats and basing you evaluation on prior splits just is not going to fly. Just like your stats for Treinen. They will change year to year. In 2018, lefty’s hit .192 against him.
Unfortunately, we haven’t seen the next new closer yet, and like it or not, it will still be Kenley.
Which sounds logical, since we cannot assure anything just for one game, for better (Knebel) or for worse (Kenley) stay tuned, there will still be more news to come.
The ceremony and the story behind the ring
No politics from me all I Gotta say is What a team, What a team, what a great team, what a mighty great team
My condolences to DBM’s family and friends, I will miss her posts to this site
Oh yeah Kneble was wipe out
Great game in defense for Will Smith
I’m not talking politics all I Gotta say is. What a team , what a team, what a team, what a good team, what a mighty good team
My condolences to DBM’s Family and friends , Her post will be missed
Great win Dodgers!!! Robert’s with a good decision even if we had lost he had to do it. Didn’t know he had it in him. When treinen was in I thought we were in crisis but sadly that is at the border. Keep up the good work Mark!
Hey Eric, want to retract your evaluation of Knebel???? That was impressive stuff. And oh yeah, Treinen got out of the jam…so I guess Roberts knows what the hell he is doing.
That was an impressive save! By our new closer? Great teams can win in all kinds of ways!
Well at least Kenley won’t blow the save today!
It will be Jansen in the 9th!
Can he bounce back and pitch a successful inning?
They have to find out.
Well, lets see who comes out to pitch the 8th. If it is Knebel, then Treinen will most likely get the 9th. Just hope it is not gas KAN KENLEY. 4 hits today….3 by Turner, 1 by the rest of the team. Not good so far. Treinen in the 8th…….so hopefully someone not named Jansen in the 9th. Kersh against Scherzer on Sunday, May’s start pushed back.
Who’s closing?
Buehler has pitched great through 6 innings!
Any recommendations on bullpen choices to hold the lead?
Is it just me or are the umps calling way too many strikes on balls off the outside edge this year?
Luke Raley for Bellinger, why not Matt Davidson? Another lefty
I have made no secret about my distain for Rob Manfred and his minions. He’s dangerous and an idiot. I have bad feelings about the power he uses to rule the game. Maybe this collection of “doctored” baseball is some common exercise my MLB. Or NOT. I don’t trust Manfred as far as I could throw him and it would not surprise me one bit if he pulled a rabbit out of his hat with a fine or suspension – to Bauer.
In November, The Athletic’s Eno Sarris quoted a coach with experience in several major-league organizations as saying, “Almost everyone is using something.” A player-development executive told Sarris the benefits are “better than steroids.”
“Better” How? Better grip on the ball of better strength and endurance? That’s the biggest pile of bullshit ever. Comparing steroids to adding a foreign substance? Rosin, Pine Tar or whatever add grip, spin and control. The last I checked, there was no evidence that pine tar makes your nuts swivel up or gives you a size 81/2 head. That “player development exec was probably one who believed MLB’s claim that player steroid use back at it’s peak was 7%-10%, when in fact it was about 70%.
I would never doubt or be surprised if Manfred used Bauer as a sacrificial lamb. This is right up Rob’s alley.
I personally have had a gut full of all the political posts. But I do believe in personal freedom. The freedom here is I had the voice of not reading the posts. It’s the same with Facebook. I waste no energy trying to convince someone I’ve never met to change their minds.
Can someone, please, tell me what time the game starts today? It is scheduled at 1:10, but at that time is the first pitch? or at that time does the ring-giving ceremony begin? I finish my work day at 2, hopefully I get home early so I can watch the game, or at least most of it. PLEASE!
I truly hate where our country is going but please stop this! PLAY BALL not bull!
No Bellinger no Betts in the lineup today.
Was not aware of this but if it had taken place it would have been another reason to hate Fox ownership
Open on news.sportslogos.nethttps://news.sportslogos.net/2021/04/08/la-dodgers-almost-dropped-dodger-blue-for-dodger-purple-in-1990s/baseball/In the NC area and Dodgers game is blacked out b/c we are playing DC.
Any ideas how I can watch this game?? I hate these dated regional blackout rules. If I have to Ill listen to Rick and Charley, but I really want to see these games….what a bummer…
Only thing missing today will be Vinny. I really wish he could be part of these ceremony’s. Prince Phillip passed away at the age of 99. Long life being second fiddle to the Queen. It will be nice seeing fans in the stands today…Will be looking for ya Bobby……..Lets see a Betts bomb in his first game in LA in front of the home crowd. Buehler gets the call.