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Why I Trust Andrew Friedman

Frequently, I am accused of being a “ Dodgers’ Homer ” and even “ Worshiping at the Holy Temple of Andrew Friedman ” because I have been a supporter of his since he came to LA. Unlike some fans who love to criticize Friedman or Dave Roberts, I am fine with both of them, although…

By Mark Timmons · June 13, 202494

I'm Back!

I know some of you thought I was mad because Miguel Vargas was optioned to AAA and that I skipped town, and if you thought that, well… you are truly a moron! I found out at about 3 PM that the site was down. I had a meeting with a patent lawyer from 2-3 PM to secure a new…

By Mark Timmons · June 13, 202434

Turn the Page

Well, that was a close game last night. I guess being World Series Champs doesn’t get you much respect. The Rangers need someone who can actually manage the team! 😉 At least Vargas got an AB. Ha! Time to Turn the Page It seems that most Dodger fans are concocting trades for Luis…

By Mark Timmons · June 12, 202438

What is Next?

Fans love to speculate and dream up trade scenarios. I have concocted many trades on this very site, and the next trade scenario I get right will be my first. I readily admit that I have never concocted a trade that came true. The problem is that we do not know how either team…

By Mark Timmons · June 11, 202475

Bat-to-Ball Skills

I happen to like hitters who have good bat-to-ball skills. I was reminded yesterday that I championed Andy LaRoche to be a star years ago, and it never happened. Yes, I missed that big time. Subsequent to that, I have been an advocate of Alex Verdugo, Keibert Ruiz, and Miguel…

By Mark Timmons · June 9, 2024104

Objective vs. Subjective

Whenever a statement can be debated, whenever the observations or assessments are laced with personal interpretations and not based on facts, then we can say that the statement is subjective in nature. Objective means making an unbiased, balanced observation based on facts that…

By Mark Timmons · June 8, 202490

What Makes a Championship Caliber Team?

I keep hearing that it’s not the Dodgers, and I am also convinced that most fans would not be happy unless there was a first-team All-Star in every position. Early in the season, just about everyone was saying to get rid of Alex Vesia and Michael Grove. Well, how did that work…

By Mark Timmons · June 7, 202470

Jerk Those Knees

That’s what Dodger fans always do. Anytime the boys in blue lose a game, we see so many knee-jerk reactions that one would think knee-jerking is an Olympic Sport; right up there with jumping to conclusions! I guess that one of the silliest things I have heard is to criticize the…

By Mark Timmons · June 6, 202474

Dear Mr. Friedman,

I realize that in your tenure as President of Dodger baseball, the LA Dodgers have the best winning percentage of any MLB team and that the organization is the envy of all other teams. In short, the Dodgers are the model organization. I understand that and am even amazed at the…

By Mark Timmons · June 5, 202474

Austin Barnes is not the Problem

It seems that a large number of Dodger fans are seemingly enraged when Austin Barnes catches. Yes, he is no Will Smith. “ Will Smith is an All-Star who hits and throws out baserunners .” They go berserk whenever Will Smith is not in the lineup. In their minds, every time that…

By Mark Timmons · June 3, 2024111

Rant & Rave Sunday

A good friend of mine was at the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game last night, and here is his report: Fortunate enough to live close to the Lake Elsinore Storm to catch the odd Rancho Cucamonga Quakes against Lake Elsinore, Storm games. Tonight was especially interesting because…

By Mark Timmons · June 2, 202443

Funny, Silly, Crazy & Wrong

I wasn’t around much yesterday, but this morning, I read several things that were funny, silly, crazy, and mostly just plain wrong… to the point that I have to address them: #1 – That I have a deep hatred of Eric: That’s funny, silly, crazy, and mostly just plain wrong. I…

By Mark Timmons · June 1, 202466