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Sight Versus Vision

These two things wrestle with one another constantly: Sight absorbs the visual elements of this world.Vision unveils a world that can exist. Sight reveals boundaries in our path.Vision sees beyond boundaries. Sight shows you what you do not have.Vision gives hope to weary eyes. Sight is present.Vision is future. Do you remember when the Dodgers were no-hit by the Cubs and I wrote: Getting No-Hit May be the Best Thing That has Happened to This Team. I guess

By Mark Timmons · July 5, 202182

Joe DiMaggio Los Angeles

Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio?

Unless they know something about the history of the game, many younger folks would simply think Joe DiMaggio was the Mr. Coffee guy. But to more than a generation of Yankee fans, he was one of the best that ever wore the pinstripes. Players like that are few and far between in today s game. His type of player would be a dinosaur. He struck out only 369 times in his

By Michael "Bear" Norris · July 4, 2021121

Andre Jackson Brandon Lewis

The Dodger Players Spoke

Last night the Dodger players spoke without saying a word. Their four errors showed that they might have been somewhat distracted and understandably so. But they maintained their composure until they got Max Scherzer out of the game and proceeded to destroy the Nationals bullpen. The Dodger players were laughing and having a great time for the most part except for the defensive lapses. I can understand it. The White

By Mark Timmons · July 3, 2021123

Los Angeles Trevor Bauer

Scandal s Hit All Sports, Not Just Baseball.

The most disturbing news this week has been the Trevor Bauer story. Myself, I reserve judgement on guilt or innocence until all of the facts are in, and are presented. But it brings to the forefront once again that pro athletes are nothing more than talented human beings with the same failings we all have. Some take their celebrity and do wonderful things. Others shy away from the spotlight and

By Michael "Bear" Norris · July 2, 2021128

Dave Roberts Los Angeles

Phil Bickford Riding the Simple Train

Right-hander Phil Bickford was claimed off waivers from the Brewers by the Dodgers on May 3, 2021. I expect the move was questioned by more than a few Dodger faithful since the 25-year-old Bickford had previously pitched just two innings at the MLB level both with the Brewers resulting in four and two runs scored against him respectively and a Brewer ERA of 27.00. He debuted with the

By Mark Timmons · July 1, 2021130

Andy Pages Carlos Rincon

MiLB Just Bumming Around

Just a few notes regarding MiLB, Dodger style. There is no significance to the order of presentation. Only one Dodger minor league game on Monday so I was really just bumming around looking for tidbits of MiLB. Dodger Minor League Affiliate Standings: Monday, June 28 Great Lakes Loons are in second place 2.5 games back of the Dayton Dragons. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are in first place 1.5 games up on

By Mark Timmons · June 30, 202181

Alex Verdugo Brusdar Graterol

But Seriously, Folks

It was reported that immediately after the game last night a San Francisco Giants fan tried to blow up a LA Dodger fan s car. He was not successful, however, as he kept burning his lips on the exhaust pipe. Well, if you are only going to get 5 hits, make sure most of them are Home Runs and the Dodgers did that last night. The bullpen again came through BIG

By Mark Timmons · June 29, 2021101

Great Lakes Loons Los Angeles

Mark Who?

No not Mark Timmons, nor Mark Prior, nor Mark Fidrych, or Mark McGwire The Mark to whom I refer is right-hander Mark Washington of the Tulsa Drillers, perhaps soon to be of the OKC Dodgers. He was born in Glen Mills, attended high school at Episcopal Academy in Merion, and attended university at Lehigh University. All three locations are in his home state of Pennsylvania. He was selected by the

By Mark Timmons · June 28, 202178

Albert Pujols Caleb Ferguson

Dodgers Need A Jolt

Welcome to my mind. Sometimes it works well, other times, not so much. But right now at this point in the season, it is very confused. All I heard was how great this team was, of course, that was before a rash of injuries derailed that idea. Gone for the season are Caleb Ferguson, who we knew was not going to be a factor after Tommy John. Then AF signed

By Michael "Bear" Norris · June 27, 202150

AZL Dodgers Bishop Alemany

Time to Take Notice of this Guy

I had started a series of posts re: June is Busting Out All Over. June is still busting out but all of a sudden more difficult to follow. For whatever reason, the game logs and splits for minor league players are no longer available at MiLB.com . One day they were there, the next day gone. I have written to Jeff Lantz, Senior Director of Communications for Minor League Baseball,

By Mark Timmons · June 26, 202189

Brandon Lewis Brusdar Graterol

Getting No-Hit May be the Best Thing That has Happened to This Team

Being no-hit in baseball is humbling, humiliating, embarrassing, and in this case, it is a wake-up-call! Bear was right yesterday, these are not the 2020 Dodgers. This version is different from last year. Gone are the all-or-nothing bats of Kike and Joc who have been replaced by McKinstry and Lux. That has not been a problem. The problems is that the team has gotten poor production from Betts, Seager and

By Mark Timmons · June 25, 202186

Austin Barnes Dustin May

These Are Not the 2020 Dodgers

Been watching with a lot of interest the comments of fans on all sorts of posts on social media. I have to personally believe that too many think this is last year s team and that is not the case. Several key pieces from the Champs are now plying their trade elsewhere. Some key pieces of this team have not played enough to make an impact. How many thought back during

By Michael "Bear" Norris · June 24, 202184

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