Let s Talk Dodger Baseball
It s not possible to address ANYTHING about the coronavirus without getting political and I won t even explain that. We simply are not going to go there. PERIOD! This country has never been more divided politically than right about now and we are all here for Dodger baseball, so that is all we will talk about: the one thing that unites us. That thing has been put on hold and we
It’s not possible to address ANYTHING about the coronavirus without getting political and I won’t even explain that. We simply are not going to go there. PERIOD! This country has never been more divided politically than right about now and we are all here for Dodger baseball, so that is all we will talk about: the one thing that unites us.
That thing has been put on hold and we don’t know when it will be back, so what can we talk about in the meantime? I have an idea: Dodger Baseball.
Let’s go!
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Was that a political comment made by Carlos ? I thought he was giving an example of dumb verses a lack of common sense.
I thought he expressed both effectively.
NY Post article concerning when baseball might resume (delays could be months);
Open on nypost.comhttps://nypost.com/2020/03/13/mlb-shutters-spring-training-among-coronavirus-reactions/Discussing why we don’t want to discuss politics here seems to be good for traffic Mark. More than the average amount of comments today.
Wow, if you caught pneumonia from the regular flu my friend, you need to be very careful about COVID-19. Let me assure you that I’m at least six feet away from you as I write this.
I understand that the health of our citizens has to be our main concern. It’s going to take some time to get testing setup and treatments organized. But I have confidence the owners will find a way to bring baseball back this summer. There will likely be changes to seating to move fans further away from the field and dugouts. Release of liability by fans and players. IR changes to accommodate those players who get the virus.
Yes it’s a dangerous world But make this as safe as possible. Take everyone’s temperature before they enter the park.This will take some time to set up and everyone can make there own choices about attending. I think by July 1 the short season will start.
On a more somber note, Trey Mancini, the Orioles outfielder had surgery today to remove a malignant tumor….prayers for a speedy recovery….
Thanks for enforcing the no politics rule. Since there is literally nothing going on in any media other than corona politics, it’s nice that there is some place to go to get away from all that.
My kids start Spring Break Monday. I expect that it will be extended, possibly for several weeks more. My 12 year old has been looking forward to March and April (we all have) for half a year.
No MLB baseball.
No MiLB baseball.
No NBA
No March Madness
No CA League Fan Fests
We have opening weekend tickets for the Angeles (against Houston. He was really looking forward to that).
All his PONY League games and practices have been postponed.
And, Southern CA weather forecast is for 10 strait days of rain. No playing basketball or riding bikes with his friends.
I’m less scared of the virus than I am that the internet will crash, hitting max capacity and my kid turning full Lord of the Flies because he went insane from mind numbing boredom.
Any predictions on what ESPN is going to be doing? Maybe 30 for 30 marathons for a couple months? And what is Stephen A Smith going to have to yell about? This is uncharted territory.
Stay healthy everyone.
Predictions for opening day:
1. Betts will be food poison symptom free.
2. Joc’s hip will not be sore.
3. Nelson will be available.
For the record, Carlos’ political comment was deleted.
There is simply no way a blog like this can remain successful without certain rules.
No religion, no politics and let’s be respectful.
Also, you can disagree with me all you want… but just have a take and do not suck!
The President just declared a National Emergency releasing $50 Billion in Federal Funds.
Here we go…
Will baseball be back in June with a 100 games season?
“Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say, and say it hot.”
– D. H. Lawrence
Just announced that MLB is having all players at ST leave and head home.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something.
This is not aimed at anybody. It’s just topically relevant in here today.
Better to Remain Silent and Be Thought a Fool than to Speak and Remove All Doubt.
No one knows who was the first to say some version of it but Quote Investigator includes this:
There is a biblical proverb that expresses a similar idea, namely Proverbs 17:28. Here is the New International Version followed by the King James Version of this verse: 1
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
OK, I’m back!
Life is no longer worth living without baseball.
Goodbye, it’s over!
So there is one silver lining for a shortened season. The Dodgers’ young pitchers may not bounce up against any innings limit placed on them. It could help Nelson and Woods too. They are coming back from injury and I’m sure their workload will be managed.
And now the Masters*#*&%
I just can’t do that regarding Carlos, especially when stupidity in baseball is being discussed. Being stupid has less to do with intelligence than it does with refusing to believe that societal norms are around to help us protect ourselves from ourselves.
Oh yeah, welcome back Badger. You add another layer to the juggernaut that MT has created here at LADT.
I’m trying to come up with a replacement for March Madness,ST and Opening Day..
Richie F – re:Billy Loes
As for losing the grounder in the sun, Loes’s explanation was backed up by his fellow Dodger pitcher Carl Erskine, who told Peter Golenbock in his 2000 oral history “Bums” that the sun peeked through from between the two decks behind home plate for a few minutes on October afternoons at Ebbets Field.
“When Loes said he lost it in the sun everybody laughed, and the fact is, if you ever pitched in Ebbets Field, you know that’s possible in October with a ball that’s hit with a little bounce on it,” Erskine said.
Just think of the opportunities the youngsters who were slated to go to AAA & AA will get if they stay at Camelback and get ab’s against our top starters.. Damn good for the resume..
You know that old adage, If a bear farts in the woods, does anyone hear it.. Thank God it holds true for Carlos on LADT.
As a few of you have indicated, there is a big difference between a lack of intelligence and doing stupid things (eg. Mr. Puig).
Hey Badger, we need a clue.
Now what happens to the minor league players who did get sent down to AAA if that was where they were destined to go? Do they remain with the big club to work out at Camel-back, go to AAA or go home. Is it up to them?
Has anyone here noticed that when Dodgers Brilliant Manager Mr Dave Roberts is being interview about anything for example Astros Cheating, Season being postponed or whatever topic this guy never says anything straight forward or clear answer he is always being so diplomatic and just goes in circles and does not says anything clear. He just seems he does not want to offend anyone . Dodgers need straight forward leadership not this politically correctness. Dave YES MAN Roberts