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May 1, 2020

I am very happy to announce that LAdodgerTalk will be back May 1, 2020 and that Mr. Jeff Dominique (formerly known as Always Compete, or AC ) will be the man in charge. My only involvement will be as a consultant. I may write a column or comment occasionally. Jeff wants to do this and I believe he will do a great job. Some of the other writers may join him .

By Mark Timmons1 min readJump to 31 comments

I am very happy to announce that LAdodgerTalk will be back May 1, 2020 and that Mr. Jeff Dominique (formerly known as Always Compete, or “AC”) will be the man in charge. My only involvement will be as a consultant. I may write a column or comment occasionally.

Jeff wants to do this and I believe he will do a great job. Some of the other writers may join him. This is a site that many go to every morning and I have gotten hundreds of e-mails asking me to keep it open. I will!

These are strange times and I have been doing this for 20 years. I just need to step away. I will always love the Dodgers and this site. I just have other things I have to do right about now.

Thank you all for the e-mails with the kind words. You have a special place in my heart. Be safe my friends!

Here’s what I have been up to:

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  1. Jorge ValenzuelaApril 17, 2020

    As I said before you closed the comments: I knew you would come back !!

  2. Watford DodgerApril 17, 2020

    Great news to wake up to.

    Thanks for everything Mark. You know how to find me if you are ever heading over to the Uk. Dodgers could well get to play here in London before long, considering Yanks v RedSox last year, and Cubs v Cards (now cancelled) was due this year.

    AC – looking forward to a new beginning and I sincerely hope the other boys will join you.

    Hope everyone is well and keeping strong.

  3. TomApril 17, 2020

    Happy to hear that. This site was always my favorite for Dodger news although I would admit that my interest has waned since the season was suspended.

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