Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Holidays
I tried not to leave anyone out so as not to offend anyone… but I am sure someone is offended. Sorry! As I write this, it is 1 degree F, but it was -11 yesterday. We only have about 2″ of snow on the ground, however. When it is this cold, it doesn’t snow here. We just got done…
I tried not to leave anyone out so as not to offend anyone… but I am sure someone is offended. Sorry! As I write this, it is 1 degree F, but it was -11 yesterday. We only have about 2″ of snow on the ground, however. When it is this cold, it doesn’t snow here. We just got done with our Company Christmas Party, and it was a blast. Below is a one-minute blurb of how we party in Indy.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1290461231751840
It was a great time, and now we set our sights on 2023 from a Dodger’s Point-of-View; there is a lot to be excited about. To me, the process is as enjoyable as a result. The whiners and the liars want to make it seem like it is “Doom and Gloom” and that the Dodgers did not do anything while the Mets built a powerhouse. All I will say is “Watch and Learn.”
We don’t know as yet what will happen with the Trevor Bauer situation, but we do know that public perception has certainly changed. Maybe Bauer showed some poor judgment, but I dare say that he could not hold a candle to the late, great Kobie Bryant or Magic Johnson regarding that type of behavior. It is just a compulsion that some fans cannot help but place the blame on Andrew Friedman. Someone is always to blame. How about blaming the lying groupie? I mean, what are the odds? Just about everyone I talk to about the Trevor Bauer situation feels that MLB has been patently unfair to him and the Dodgers. In the Court of Public Opinion, Manfred has been found wanting!
I do not know if Bauer will be back, but it would be felony stupid to do what Bill Plaschke suggests and just release him. Plaschke, like most journalists and politicians, have never run anything but their mouth. They have never built anything or contributed to society. What is the difference between a Journalist and Politician, and a Catfish?
The former are bottom-dwelling garbage eaters, and the other is a fish!
Bryan Reynolds is not going to be under the Christmas tree (and he really is not a good CF’er), but it’s possible he could arrive in July. It’s pretty apparent that the Dodgers are re-setting the Luxury Tax, and rightfully so. If you haven’t learned it yet, you should make it your business to learn this: MONEY DOES NOT BUY CHAMPIONSHIPS! I predict that it will end badly for the Mets this year.
The Dodgers are still the class of the National League in 2023, and they will likely get better. I am going to enjoy the ride. Merry Christmas from everyone at LADT!
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Discussion (62)
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Just kidding around b&p. Merry Christmas buddy
B – thanks for sharing. Found myself salivating as I read through your menu.
What a feast!!! Trouble is I’ve got about 8 hours to wait before we eat our traditional Christmas Turkey with all the trimmings.
I know the readership here are spread across your great country, but I sincerely hope that everyone is safe and warm in what looks like some terrible weather conditions.
Eric, hope you have a great day my friend.
Merry X-mas everybody ! Hope everybody is safe and has quality time with his loved ones.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas morning! Bear you are spot on about depth. But wouldn’t Miller , pages and 1 more above average prospect be in the neighborhood? By plugging Reynolds into the lineup we are now putting a lineup on the field with no 200 hitters! ( if muncy rebounds) love your takes bear, and you ain’t that old . God bless everyone!
Merry Christmas to all on LADT! I wish each of you a blessed day with family and friends. For us oldtimers, it is a time to reflect on Christmases past and be thankful for all the blessings we have enjoyed in our lives. For those younger, it is a time to fully appreciate the present and embrace your hopes for the future. Truly, a special time for all of us….
Merry Christmas to everyone. And to us a Savior was born! Opened presents last night and got my annual tee shirt from my daughter that read. “According to this box of mac and cheese, I’m a family of four”. And from my son a custom food gift basket of all the freebie food stations from Costco! I thought I raised them better!