Happy LA DODGER TALK Thanksgiving!

Posted By on November 25, 2020

LA Dodger Talk has been around almost 20 years. We have written about the good times and the bad times. We have had our hearts broken and 2020 has been a very rough year for everyone, but Dodger fans have something to show for 2020 that no one else has:

A World Championship!

It was thirty-two years, but it finally happened and no one can take that away! 2020 was a very bad year and yet it was a very good year in some ways. We have lost some people to the pandemic and that has hurt many families… a lot. But, we can be Thankful for what we have and if we still have some family, that is always important. Sometimes a little child can put it all into perspective:

Yes… Indeed!

Here’s What I Want for Thanksgiving

There are about 100 people or so who comment on LA Dodger Talk, but there are several thousand who read here. On this blessed day, can you just chime in and tell us what you are thankful for, where you hail from and how long you have been a Dodger fan? We would love to hear from you. Tell us what you are thankful for!

I also want to thank the following writers for making LA DODGER TALK so special:

  • Jeff Dominique aka/Always Compete (AC)
  • Harold Uhlman aka/ Dodger Chatter (DC) – Retired
  • Rob Schelling aka/2demeter2
  • Michael Norris aka/Bear (pretty sure he’s a Grizzly)
  • Evan Bladh aka/Sons of Kingman

Let us hear from all of you readers far and wide, so that we know you appreciate what we do. We certainly appreciate you!

Thanksgiving may be a little different this year, but my family and I will all be together – we have all had COVID-19 and survived!

The Thanksgiving Song

Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday and I wish you all the best Thanksgiving you can possibly have. I look forward to spending the day with my favorite daughter (of course, I only have one).

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  1. Great post Mark. I am thankful that Mark and Jeff have allowed me to write for this site. I am thankful I live in a place where in this crazy year where nothing is normal, we have some sense of freedom. I am thankful that all of my family are healthy and have not had to deal with Covid. I am most thankful for my friends, who through the hard times have always been there for me. Without them, some things would be very hard to handle. And finally, I am thankful that I am a part of the Dodger family and this blog in particular.

  2. I ve been a reader of this web site for many years. I grew up in Brooklyn went to ebbets field with my father and saw jackie Robinson . I listened to the Dodgers win the world series in 1955 on my radio. I live now in Palm Springs Ca. Iam a old guy who still works selling cars.

    2. Happy Thanksgiving David. My best friend Gary grew up in Brooklyn. He now lives in Lancaster California. He really has held a grudge since O’Malley moved the team. So he does not follow baseball anymore. But he is still a good guy. I give him grief about his NY Giants football team all the time.

  3. I’m a 77 year- old Marine (Once a Marine always a Marine) that has been a Dodger fan since 1951. I was raised in Jupiter, FL, and attended Dodger spring training @ Dodgertown. I now reside in South Carolina, hence the tag SCDodgerFan. I rarely post, but read daily. Thankful for family, friends, and health.

    2. Semper-Fi. Happy Thanksgiving to a fellow Vet. Thank you for your service. And it is nice to know someone on here is older than me! Have not been to S.C. in years. But went through there a lot when I was driving long haul. I think Charlotte is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been in. When I left for Germany we flew out of Ft Jackson. Badger is a leatherneck too.

  4. Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am thankful that in spite of my age (78 next month) I have no health worries. The only medicine I take is Metformin for my Type 2 Diabetes. I am very stubborn and refuse to get sick because it’s to inconvenient and too damn expensive!!

    1. Happy Thanksgiving Richie. I also have diabetes but mine is mild. The VA quit prescribing Metaformin because of it’s side effects. I take something called Glipizide now. I also as stubborn. And other than my damn arthritis which is a constant pain and inhibits by guitar playing, I am in pretty good shape.

  5. I’ve been a Dodgers fan since ’81, so there have been many disappointments and few joys ….

    Happy Thanksgiving, I don’t live in the USA, so for me it is a normal day, but I know that for you it is a very important day … Congratulations!

    1. Happy Normal Day Jorge. Glad we are a part of your Dodger Family. It is an important holiday because it is based on family. It changes some when you grow up and have your own family and you truly understand why the Pilgrims left their homes. I hope you and your family are blessed and have a wonderful holiday season.

  6. First ,I am thankful God sent his son to die on a cross for me and all of you.I am so thankful God has allowed me to live 58 years and have a beautiful,loving wife and a 22 year old beautiful sweet daughter and a Godly ,beautiful 19 year old daughter.I was raised by the most wonderful parents and a sweet loving sister.I still have my best friends I grew up with.All of my family live in the same area.My family and living in the USA is what i am thankful for.I have been a fan since LA played Oakland in the World Series in 1973. I found this great site 4 years ago,I read it daily.

    2. Preach it Brother, I am also, above all else thankful for the promise in John 3:16.

      Started going to Dodgers games before I could walk in very early 60’s. Back then you could jump in the car in Sepulveda and take surface streets to Dodgers Stadium, go right up thru Glendale in relatively short time. Those days are long gone but my love for the Dodgers is ever present. Now I live in Idaho (thank you Lord!) and get to avoid any drive to Dodgers Stadium. Go Dodgers, Happy Thanksgiving to all.

      1. Happy Thanksgiving to you Truth. I lived in Sepulveda from 1963-1969. By chance did you go to Monroe High School?

        1. I lived there from 1960 to 1967, just off Nordhoff on Sunburst Street. Right next door to the Valley Park Baptist Church (on Nordhoff), my dad was the founding pastor of that church. No I was gone before my HS years from that area, back in the days of the daily sonic booms heard in the area. I forgot how much anticipation we all had, waiting to count the number of booms in succession to determine the speed of the aircraft. Jeff did you ever go and eat at the Bear Pit, I love that place as a kid?

          1. I lived near Nordhoff and Balboa. Bear Pit on Sepulveda? Yes, many times, as well as the Bob’s Big Boy that was right next door.

  7. I live in New Albany,Ms. We have a population of 9,000. We are a hour drive from Memphis,TN.

  8. Long time reader and seldom poster, but I am just thankful for a different perspective on one of my favorite things in life “Dodger Baseball”. Even though I am only 41, I love reading the articles about all the past, present, and future of the boys in blue. LADT is a daily site I read, and hope to pass this on for generations to come as my 2 boys play ball now. I am thankful for my friend, family, business, LADT, and above all God. Thanks to Mark, Bear, AC, DC, 2D2, and Evan for the time spent and I wish everyone a happy and bountiful Thanksgiving!

    1. Happy Thanksgiving David. Since I am an old fart, I will keep the history coming so you can learn new stuff.

  9. To Mark and all of the LADT writers and commenters: Thank you! You have given me something to look forward to every day through this crazy year. I am a multigenerational Dodgers fan. My father was born in Brooklyn, and moved with his parents to LA, and then the Dodgers followed.

    I am 64 years old, married, and living 16 years in the Netherlands (Maastricht). I have a 21 year old daughter who goes to college in the states, an 18 year old son in his last year of high school, and a 3 year old daughter (this is my second marriage). My oldest daughter flew back to the Netherlands a couple of days ago, and last night I had the pleasure of having all of my kids together, having a pre-Thanksgiving dinner with social distance. What I am most grateful for is family. A day doesn’t pass when I don’t remind myself of how lucky I am. I truly resonnated to Jeff’s post the other day. Whatever my imperfections, I guess what I have put into my kids that is positive is coming back to me. Seeing them all together, just hanging out with them and my wife, meant the world to me. Just being thankful seems to be the key to so much in life. Whatever your readers are going through, good, bad, or whatever, I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving! It’s nice to share this brotherhood/sisterhood of the Dodgers with you.

    1. David, thank you for the kind words and all that you contribute. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.

  10. I’ve been a Dodger fan since I watched my first World Series in 1955. As even my wife would tell you, the Dodgers are my first love, and Roy Campanella my first hero. As an East coaster, it is sometimes difficult to watch games, but I’ve been to hundreds of live Dodger games all over the country. 2020 has been a tough year for all of us, but the championship after all these years has been the bright spot.
    Thank you, Mark, and all the LADT writers for the enlightened thoughts and discussions. I am one of your silent readers, but I do so every day, and am uplifted.

  11. Have not posted in awhile but your request for what we are thankful for is a good one. I have been a Dodger fan for 66 years and am thankful just to have something to always look forward to- games, box scores, trade rumors! I am truly blessed with a “best friend” wife, a great family that are all healthy, and to live in one of the few sane places in the country- IOWA. Mark you do a wonderful job on the site and I thank you for that, as well as all of the other special people that post their interesting updates. Have a truly great Thanksgiving and please keep the info. coming!

  12. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Visit your site every day. Dodger fan since youth in the mid-60’s! Grace…

  13. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at at LADT! Special thanks to Mark and AC, the heart and soul of the this site and to the other talented writers who contribute here, and all the armchair GMs and their efforts to improve our favorite team.

  14. I’ve been a Dodger fan since they moved to LA. I have lots of great memories throughout the years of following the Dodgers. I really appreciate Mark for setting up this forum to discuss our favorite team. And to all the writers who graciously contribute their time and knowledge to this site, you guys are incredible. All of you are better than most of the “professional” journalists out there. It’s just goes to show how quality writing is possible when you’re not trying to get clicks. The many Dodger fans who contribute comments to this site are some of the most knowledgeable baseball fans out there. It’s nice to have LADT available each day to help get away from the virus concerns, politics, and discourse we currently face. I’m thankful to all my longtime friends that have been there for me and have provided many incredible memories. I’m, also, thankful for good health. Soon to be 72 on Dec 7 (which I can’t believe) I am thankful to have avoided Covid so far and hope to make it unscathed until the vaccine becomes available. I have lived in Santa Clarita, CA (near Magic Mtn) for the past 45 years.
    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

    1. tedraymond, we thank you for kind words. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I moved to Granada Hills, 10 minutes south of Magic Mountain in 1978, and lived there until 2002. I worked at Magic Mountain in the early 70’s. Hart PONY Baseball was out youth baseball nemesis. I am thankful for those days. Once the virus is behind us, I hope to make it back down to Santa Clarita to see my son’s high school baseball coach, Jim Ozella, who is now at Hart High School. I want to talk to him about Trevor Bauer, Tyler Glasnow, James Shields, and the Valaika Brothers.

      Have a Great Thanksgiving!!!

  16. I’ve been a Dodger fan since 1973 so I’ve seen the highs and the lows. I visit this site daily and enjoy all the writers and commenters who contribute daily. I’m thankful that all my loved ones are healthy and safe this Thanksgiving and are able to spend this awesome holiday with me in Portland, OR.
    Happy Thanksgiving Mark and to all those who contribute to LA Dodger Talk!!!

    1. Anthony, thank you! We hope that you continue to visit ,and if so inclined chime in. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving as well.

  17. Them Braves sure gave it a scare to us and put a lot of smoke signals in the air. But when it cleared it was Dodgers standing. That is no small thing.
    Hope all a happy thanks giving. One thing I am very thankful for is my bedbug free apt. Anyone who knows bedbugs knows what I mean. Oh and onions are special to me too. I’m thankful they come at a cheap price.

  18. Happy Thanksgiving all. Great idea Mark, to ask everyone to tell us a little about themselves. We really have a great community here.
    After what we’ve seen in 2020 so far, I’m thankful that the planet is still in orbit and very much hope by this time next year we can speak about Covid in the past tense.
    Thankful for great family and good health at the ripe old age of 74.
    David (who commented above that he is 41), I’m going to have to ask you to leave and come back in 30 years when you’re old enough to join the rest of us. 🙂
    Although born in New York, my parents moved us out here when I was three. In 1954 I went back to Brooklyn to visit my uncle and was introduced to the Dodgers (doubleheader, we won both games). I was hooked, and then overjoyed when my favorite team moved to L.A. in 1958.
    Enjoy your day everyone. Don’t over eat. I assume the main course on everyone’s table will be Dodger Dogs.

    1. STB, we thank you for all that you contribute. You are so very often the calming voice that we need to hear. We hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

      1. Thanks Jeff. I appreciate it. I only seem calm because I’ve run around the house screaming and stomping my feet before I sit down to write.

  19. I hate to say it Mark, but your annual (and somewhat kitschy) Thanksgiving picture brought joy to my heart this year.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

  20. My name is Cassidy. I am not a silent reader but many wish I was. I never let the facts get in the way of my opinions most of which I think are brilliant. Thank you Mark, Jeff, Harold, Rob, Evan and Bear for all your insightful articles and providing us a place where we can rant and rave. And thank you Dodgers for prov iding us fans with a little ray of sunshine in a very dark year! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

    2. I don’t wish you to be a silent reader at all Cassidy. Pitching, pitching and more pitching! You can never have too much.

  21. I have been reading this blog for several years and Mark’s post today convinced me to finally weigh in. I am 76 years old and both my parents grew up in Brooklyn which is why I became an obsessed Dodgers fan starting when I was old enough to know what baseball was (4 years old). I first saw them play in person for the 1st time at Ebbets field when I was 6. We lived in central New Jersey until I was 12 and during those years, I spent a week in Brooklyn every summer going to Ebbets everyday with my Grandfather. I came home from school on 10/3/51 in time to see the Dodgers take the lead 4-1 in the 8th inning against the Giants on a grainy black and white TV screen only to have my heart broken moments later when Thomson hit the HR. We moved to Florida when I was 12 and I have a picture of me that was taken at Vero Beach in the spring of 1956 but don’t know how to attach it to the post.

    I have seen our team play in person in 12 different stadiums, been fortunate to be at 8 Dodgers World Series games including the night Bob Welch struck out Reggie Jackson in the 9th inning of game two of the ’78 series. I have seen it all over 70+ years so I do feel qualified to bring some perspective to what all of us as fans feel. When we load the bases with no outs and do not score, my frustration and pain level goes through the roof. On the other hand when we come from behind to win a game we had no business winning, my elation also goes through the roof. Isn’t this range of emotion why we are so ingrained in this wonderful game on such a personal level? I can’t tell you to stop these emotions. That would be impossible. What I can tell you is to understand that no matter what, there will be times of frustration and pain and times of elation. After all, it is baseball. Finally, I will say I have been unbelievably fortunate to root for a team that cares about winning and one that (except for a few times) has always put a great product on the field. Today, I am especially thankful for my wife of 53 years, our 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    2. I’ve been a Dodger fan for over 65 years Jay and, with the exception of Gibby’s homer, Welch striking out Reggie is the single play that stands out most in my mind in all those years. That at bat was incredibly dramatic. You were lucky to have been there to witness it in person.

  22. I am 70 years old and have been a Dodger fan since they were in Brooklyn…..I have been a reader of this site for maybe 15 years….I currently live in Upland Ca but spent 30 years in Rancho Cucamonga (Quake country)…..Thanks to all who make this my go to site for all things that are The Dodgers….Happy Thanksgiving to all!

        2. And his little buddy is ” Aftershock. Been to a few Quakes games. The price is right, and it is a great place to watch baseball.

    2. I ordered two caps the week following the ship. They are expected to arrive on DECMEBER 31!!! I managed to get two shirts so I always have one to wear when the other is in the wash. 😉

  24. I agree with my brothers Northmsdodger and TruthHurts – I am most thankful for Jesus. After that, I am thankful that my wife is still alive after 11+ years and over a year of ICU time.

    I saw my first Dodger game in the Coliseum in 1959 with my Dad, who was a transplanted Brooklynite who saw his 1st game at Ebbets in 1938 with his Dad and Uncle, so we have been Dodger fans in my family for 100 years. My first Dodger memories were of the 1965 Series victory over the Twins.

    My Dad moved the family from SoCal, where he moved after being stationed in San Diego during the Korean War, to Sacramento in 1971, so I have lived up here since then. The internet has allowed me to follow my team in a way that was impossible before so that’s another thing I’m thankful for.

    2. Amen, brother! Everyone can use a little more Jesus. Just like pitching, you never have too much.

        1. Yes,I believe Jesus can sure pitch.I just don’t know if he would commit to one team.A lot of other teams would want him and he probably wouldn’t show any favoritism! LOL

    1. Count me in. He can play short, third or second and is young. Has good hitting tools and major success in Korea.
      MLBTR figures around 40 mil for 5 years. Do it Andrew!

      2. I don’t know about bringing in an “unknown” in the sense that we don’t know how he’ll translate from Korea. I’d much rather upgrade with a known commodity and try to repeat. I guess the worst case scenario is that he’s a second baseman, insurance for a Seager departure, or a Super Utility.

        On the other hand, we’ve had a lot of success with Asian pitchers, but I can’t think of us ever getting a posted position player.

        The best Korean Hitter in the MLB was Shin-Soo Choo who had a few really good seasons, but I don’t think he ever played in the Korean league.

  26. Happy Thanksgiving to the LA Dodger Talk family! Despite the most unusual year, there remains so much for which to be grateful!!

  27. One of my biggest accomplishments and one I haven’t taken for granted is making it to my age of 73. I don’t know what tomorrow brings but for now my family is happy and healthy.

    I like to play with the Dodgers and it isn’t as much fun to keep it to myself when I could be sharing those thoughts here and yes, I do love the reaction I sometimes get. Clearly, I don’t take the Dodgers as seriously as others but they have been my team since my dad in the early 50’s would get me to stop a second and watch a few innings of baseball with him. He was a Dodger fan and as he tells it, Duke Snider hit enough home runs when I was watching that I became a fan.

    It was awesome to be a Dodger fan in Southern California and have my team move from Brooklyn to my backyard. Before they moved I was a Pacific Coast League fan and watched Steve Bilco hit a lot of home runs. I was sad to see the changes to the PCL after the Dodgers and Giants moved west.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope the Dodgers have a balanced offense this year and that we all can find balance in our lives.

    1. Fred, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you. You contribute so much to this site. I love the trades that you come up with, and your unconditional loyalty to your favorite Dodgers (and to those you want to be Dodgers).

  28. I noticed that a lot of followers on this site have a few years on their odometer, as do I at 76. Raised in Giants territory I put up with a lot while rooting for the Blue. Became a fan while they were in Brooklyn, but never got to see my idol, Roy Campanella, play because of his accident. Was able to listen to Vin and Jerry Dogett (sp) broadcast the games on KFI 690 clear channel even though I lived 300 miles North of LA. I often did my homework listening to the games.
    Like the rest of you I have many reasons for giving thanks but the greatest by far is expressed by the Psalmist in Psalm 100 — A psalm. For giving thanks. 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

  29. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Very thankful for this site and all the writers, readers and posters. You all do a great job and my morning coffee is not the same without you.

    I heard on the radio this morning that five things you should not serve on Thanksgiving day are: (Comments are theirs.)

    1. Cranberry Sauce – (too much sugar)

    2. Green Bean Casserole. (Lots of calories)

    3. Dinner Rolls- (why needed?)

    4. Ambrosia Salad – (according to some chef, salad should not come with Cool Whip)

    5. Pecan pie – (500 calories a slice.)

    Sorry, these are some of my favorite dishes, well maybe not the pie. So, will ignore the advice.

        1. Food for thought would be those that are high in omega 3 fatty acids such as sardines and salmon.

      1. I just ate a piece with a 8” pile of whipped cream. I’m sure it was. 1,000 calories. Am going to make my first turkey sandwich in 2 hours.

  30. Long time reader, seldom poster. This is the best place to read about Dodgers baseball. I am from Illinois and been a Dodger fan since 1975. I played little league and high school baseball and then played highly competitive softball traveling all around the midwest for the next 35 years. I am thankful for my family, friends, job, health, wife and critters that keep me happy. Look forward to reading more in 2021 and maybe I’ll post more on here in the future.

    1. Zeke, thank you for sharing. I hope you do come back and post more. We hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving.

  31. Thanksgiving has always been our favorite holiday because of family. This year will be different as Andy, Jennifer (our daughter in law) and our granddaughter will be in Santa Clarita for Thanksgiving with Jen’s family. But we will be spending the day with our daughter, son in law, and 2 grandsons, and another family of five which we consider part of our extended family.

    In these difficult days, it is easy to be negative, but there is so much to be thankful for. Like so many others before me, I am most thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And I thank him every day when I wake up and can smile. I am thankful for my best friend and wife of 46 ½ years. I am thankful for my family and friends who put up with me. With the current divisive climate, I am thankful for being so fortunate to be living in this great country. I am VERY thankful for the Dodgers. Winning the Championship is the cherry on top. I am thankful for being able to finally wear World Champion Dodgers gear up here in enemy territory. While my Alma Mater (THE University of Southern California) has been fortunate for their first three games, I am thankful they are still undefeated.

    I am thankful for Mark for allowing me to write for LADT for nearly four years now, and for allowing me to pilot the site for six months. He is one I like to pick on, but he is truly a friend. I am thankful for being able to collaborate with the other fine writers, Harold Uhlman (DC), Rob Schelling (2D2), Michael Norris (Bear), and Evan Bladh. I am thankful for the friendship I was able to make with Harold back in 2016 with the Great Lakes Championship run. I am thankful for Rob Schelling for all of his help during my run as the pilot at LADT. I look forward to when we can actually get together in person (it is in the works). I am very thankful to Bear who has penned so many great columns and allows me to skip a few. I have grown to think of Bear as a friend as well.

    I am thankful for each and every contributor at LADT, and while I do not want to leave anyone out, there are a couple of contributors that I want to especially reach out with my THANKS. Dodgerrick has been someone that I have grown to really appreciate. Even though we have not always agreed, he has always been thoughtful and articulate without being mean-spirited (to anyone). I am thankful for Watford Dodger, and he knows why. I am thankful to Rudy (my favorite Bruin) who does not write here much anymore. We became friends over this site, and made plans to get together this month, but COVID put the stop to that. I hope that we will be able to meet next year in the Northern California wine country. I am thankful to another who does not write here anymore, Vegas Dodger, who gave me some sage advice very early with my writing. I am very very thankful to DodgerBlueMom whose words at the worst time in my life still resonate with me. DBM, I will always be thankful. Once this pandemic is behind us, I hope to be able to get with both DBM and Dodgerrick who are both in my neck of the woods.

    I am also very thankful for all of the memories in my heart of those who have gone before us. Especially to my son Kris, and to a very special lady who wrote for many years with Mark, MJ. I know they are both in heaven after pulling our Dodgers across the finish line.

    To each and everyone who comes to LADT, have a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

    1. Thanks for the kind words, AC. You and your family are on my prayer list, as are others here. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, cheers, DBM

  32. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope you and your families have a bountiful and safe holiday. I love this website and look forward to reading it daily. I haven’t posted much lately as my comfort zone is about players and playing the game. I’m not a skilled LazyBoy GM. I have my thoughts on trades and such but that role is covered thoroughly here by folks way more informed that I. I love reading all the opinions and trade suggestions, some reasonable and some like kids, in my day, looking longingly through the Sears Christmas Catalog.
    I special thanks to AC, Mark (great pictures), DC, 2d2, Evan and Bear for the great articles. You provide so much information to this site and solicit so much conversation. Some posters stand out with their knowledge, information and humor about so many facets of baseball. You are too numerous to mention all and I don’t want to skip anyone with an incomplete list. But I do want to point out one special person who’s positivity is contagious and a breath of fresh air. Thanks DBMom for your posts. You’re beautiful.
    I became a Dodger fan watching Koufax and Drysdale on TV when I could. I’ve been a fan since. I was scouted by the Dodgers and did some camps, got Christmas cards and some attention. I was eventually drafted 3 times but sadly not by the Dodgers.
    I will be 70 in January and still love baseball. I’m late to Arizona this fall having been detained to finish some dental work. But I will be back to The Valley of the Sun next week where I have a condo 1.5 miles from Camel Back Ranch. My dream is to buy my new Dodger World Champs cap there and to again walk around Camel Back and watch workouts and ST games in March. I have my fingers crossed.
    Again Happy Thanksgiving to all and God Bless.

    1. Thank you Phil, Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless. Looking forward to your ST notes next year. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

    2. Phil, we want to thank you for all that you contribute. Your recaps were very much appreciated. With regards to trade ideas, get with Bums, he has a million of them, or maybe those are the Sears Christmas Catalog variety you talk about. Thank you for being a part of the LADT family, and we hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

  33. Thankful for Family, Friends, Four Legged Furry Family and friends too. My home Montana. A wonderful meal. And watching the Dodgers win the World Series with my sister and Dad who’s been a Dodgers fan since 1959 when he was 8 years old.

  34. Thank you for the kind words Jeff. I appreciate it more than you know. And writing for this site has made me a little more tolerant and not the gruff Bear some think I am. I have many friends who tell me that underneath the gruff exterior that I am really an old softy. Well, at least my grandkids believe it. But what I really am is just a fan who loves the game and the team. I am not the most knowledgeable, but i love the history. I have come to respect all who post here even though we do not always agree. And I am glad that after a rough start some years ago on another blog that Mark and I buried the hatchet because we really went at each other for a while. I respect the man and his opinion more now because it is what we all should do. Respect each other. That being said, screw the government, screw the virus and lets get together and eat some bird! Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

  35. I won $900 on the Dodgers winning the WS, and every dollar went to Dodgers World Series gear for me and the family. OK mostly me. But other than one of my hats, everything else will be Christmas presents. I already know that my wife is adding to my jersey collection. I am getting a Mookie jersey. That will make seven in my current collection. In order: Ethier, Kershaw, Seager, Woods, Bellinger, Buehler, and Betts,

    1. Mine are Seager, camo, Bellinger, road, Gibson, 88 Series edition, Gonzalez,home, Kershaw, road, Koufax, home…no name on the back, and Robinson, 55 WS editions. It is from the Cooperstown collection. I am watching a Betts on line. I ordered a T shirt, which will be here Monday and I got my WS hat the other day. I also ordered a coffee mug. Today I won a 50 card lot of LA Dodger baseball cards that includes a Bush rookie card.

      1. I am saving for a Jim Gilliam #19 jersey. I had one in the 60’s but it was thrown out with everything else I owned. Customthrowbackjerseys.com is a good site for older players jerseys. They also have the red numeral in front.

        1. I love the old ones. I also am thinking of getting a Snider. And it needs the #4 in red in the front. All of mine have that except the Seager which is Camo Green with black numbers and LA on the front.

    2. I have only been following LADT for less than two years but the Dodgers since before I got married, now almost 50 years.

      I was born and raised (until age 22) in Northern California. Started as a Yankees fan then a Giants fan, when they came West until a met my soon to be wife who grew up in LA and whose family had season Dodger tickets since the Dodgers first arrived in 1958.

      Since I was a native of NorCal, I had an excuse for my Giant’s allegiance but once I sat in those loge seats between first and home and had my first Dodger Dog, I was a Dodger fan from then on.

      I am not a great athlete, never was, as education was our family’s focus, so my knowledge of sports is based primarily on what I read or hear. This means that I can offer very little to this site.

      I can only offer my observations on comments made and positions offered. So, I will.

      This site does offer some of the best insight, facts and analysis of any Dodger site.
      In my opinion, the reason for why this site is the best is due a core of contributors that offer their knowledge and writing skills not for monetary consideration or personal recognition but to share their love for the Dodgers and to be part of a community that also loves the Dodgers.
      Again, in my opinion, it is really sad that some that post here criticize players, management and ownership, despite their continued success.

      Life is not easy, baseball is not an easy game, running a team is not easy, but the Dodgers have remained a stellar organization since long before i was born (and yes that was a long time ago) and they did it without my input. I am pretty sure that they will be a great organization, long after I am gone.

      My heart does go out to Jeff D (and all the other core contributors) for putting the time and effort to contribute this site, only to be subject an certain amount of negativity.

      He and the originators of this site must have feel like a person that has work hard to have a nice home or a successful business and in their generosity to share with others, opened their doors to the neighbors, only to find that the neighbors would rather criticize and stretch/break, well established rules and object to the hosts complaints.

      Sorry about that especially on Thanksgiving.

      I do truly appreciate all the work that it takes to run a site like this and for that and so mucj more, Thank you all.

      Happy Thanksgiving and be thankful for all you have.

      1. Rata, being an athlete is certainly not a requirement to contribute at LADT. Your views and opinions are as valid as those of anyone. I know you have been writing a little more, and I hope you will continue to contribute. We need all the Dodger fans voices to bring us another WS Championship in 2021. We at LADT hope you have a festive and wonderful Thanksgiving.

      2. Happy Thanksgiving Rata. As a relatively new writer for this blog, I know from my own experience that I do it out of love of the game and the team. I like the challenge of research. And it is fun for me. As for the comments, not everyone is going to agree with your takes, and in research we sometimes make errors. But everyone here is entitled to believe what they want and to have an opinion, pro or con. I do not like it much when politics seep into it. But Mark has a handle on that . I usually focus my articles on the teams history. But now and then I will touch on current events and you can bet I will be keeping an eye on the winter meetings and free agent movement. Such as on this date in history, 1962, the Dodgers traded RH Stan Williams to the New York Yankees for 1st baseman Bill ” Moose” Skowron. Skowron would have a lack luster season, but his ..385 with a homer in game 2 of the World Series against his former mates. A 4 game sweep. On this day in 2010, the Dodgers completed their starting rotation by signing RHP Jon Garland to a 1yr, 5 million dollar deal with a option for a 2nd year. Garland joined a rotation that included, Kershaw, Kuroda, Billingsley, and Ted Lilly. Have a great evening.

  36. A Very Happy Thanksgiving to all our wonderful neighbours to the south of us in the US of A. I am thankful for being on the right side of the grass with our incredible family. I am 78 year old potato farmer in Alberta, Canada and became a Dodger fan in 1947, when my Dad asked me to listen to the World Series and run out to the combine if anything happened. He was an “Anything But Yankee Fan” and so I became a Dodger Fan, and a Duke Snider fan. I read your blog almost daily and really appreciate being educated on so many facets of the game and business I had no idea of. Thanks to all of your writers, great job.

  37. Chiming in at 74 and rehabbing on my 3rd Back surgery… God willing and the creek don’t rise I’ll be back walking/roaming the back fields of come ST…
    God is good and very important in my life…
    Like Campy, a huge Campanella fan and the Rosey story got to me too…I patterned part of my game after Rosey in that I was a wall behind the dish and relished getting tested…
    I remember being at the Coliseum waiting for the players making there way up the tunnel and getting autographs…
    Born in Manhattan Beach Ca… Most every day in my early days you could find me surfing or playing over the line at a local school. (They weren’t locked up then)
    Serra H.S. Gardena and Mira Costa H.S. Manhattan Beach…
    My wife of 23 years is my rock and God know she puts up with alot…
    It’s been said so many times before, but this group of writers MT has put together ranks with anyone out there..
    Happy Thanksgiving to all and forget the diets and pray for the vegans…
    263,000 + humans is alot of some… After Thanksgiving I’m afraid we ain’t seen nothing yet as BTO would say…

    1. Peter, Happy Thanksgiving. And I also was a Mustang. Freshman year was class of 63. Played baseball for coach Rhodes and Cooper. Used to have Joe Moeller throw us batting practice. He was class of 60 I think. I was born in downtown LA though.

  38. Hi It’s Randy T, host of “Let’s Talk Dodgers “ A video podcast I have been doing for around 15 years now. Been a dodger fan since 1959, been to many World Series games including the first two and only two games played in LA in 1988 for the World Series. I’m thankful for a team that always puts a winning squad on the field nearly every season. I am thankful for my good friends like our beloved team historian Mark Langill. Happy Thanksgiving to all and I hope that we all get to return to the stadium for games next year and defend our Championship!! Go Blue!!

    1. Randy, thank you for posting, and welcome. We hope you will not be a stranger. Have a great Thanksgiving.

  39. Happy T Day everyone.

    I’m full. Polishing off some apple crumb cake at the moment. Last turkey I ate was in 1970. Not getting together with anyone this year, for personal reasons. I’d tell you but it would just go viral.

    Most of you already know my story so I won’t bore you with it. Been going round and round with Mark for 20 years. It’s been good, and bad, but that’s the way it sometimes is with alpha dogs. Been a Dodger fan since ‘58, though that season was over when I moved from Raytown to Canoga Park. Fell asleep every summer night listening to Vinny and Jerry. Went to the ‘59 World Series game Koufax pitched. Like Cassidy, I value my own opinions and give myself an A- posting grade.

    I got a shirt similar to Mark’s but it’s gray.

    Ok, phone call from kid. The one in prison. Some of you know that story too

    Have more pie everyone.

    Later….

    1. Happy Thanksgiving my Friend. I went over to see some friends. But all was not normal here today. For the first time I can ever remember Walmart was closed on Black Friday. Got the gift I have for you the other day. You will receive it when I send out Christmas cards. I hope you like it.

  40. Mark what was the woman next to you thinking? It looks like u have a lot to be thankful for lol

    Did u hear? The Dodgers are World Champs!! So Exciting!!
    No I have not been drinking etc! I just love the Dodgers!!
    Thank you all for keeping the blog alive!!

  41. Happy Thanksgiving one and all. Hope you’re all enjoying your day.

    Nice to post directly after my old pal Pete. Glad to hear you’re doing better Pete.

    I’ve always been jealous of my American friends being able to enjoy Thanksgiving, as it’s something we don’t celebrate in the Uk, and yet it’s such a relevant ideal, especially in this year of all years.
    We really do have a lot to be thankful for, and yet it’s easy to forget.

    AC/Jeff – you stepped up for everyone here when you agreed to take the reigns. You have managed in your own way to make this place even bette, and of that you should be proud. Thanks for your thoughts earlier – they are reciprocated my friend.

    It’s true to say that the day I found this place back in 2012, my overall enjoyment and knowledge of the Dodgers increased hugely, and nothing has changed. It’s better now than it’s ever been.
    Michael has been a revelation – and having Badger back has given the place a bit of a lift.
    I hope Vegas & Rudy will start to post again, and I hope I’m able to share a beer or two with Pete, Badger and Bobby next year at a game.

    My only regret is that MJ couldn’t have enjoyed this triumphant season with us.

    Finally, big thanks to Mark for making this happen 365 days a year.
    You should be very proud of yourself for creating this community. Places like this are very rare.

    1. Even though it is not a holiday in the UK, I wish you a day of Thanksgiving anyway. After all the Pilgrims were English. So it is a part of your heritage as well as ours. I have enjoyed writing and Jeff, 2D2 and Mark have all be inspirational to me. I also am sorry MJ missed this. She would have been so proud. In my heart, I wish Thanksgiving was a world holiday like Christmas in the Christian nations. It would go a long way towards bringing the world together. And that would be a great gift for us all. I cannot remember who made the quote, but I always thought it was pretty good. It was, The United States and England are two countries that are separated by a common language. Well, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the Brits. My lineage is English and Irish, with a little German for flavor. And I have always wanted to go across the pond and see the country. We have a rich history together despite a couple of wars. But we are all one in the world and that is how it should be. Be safe my friend.

  42. Been a Dodger fan for many years. Started in Canada and continued in SoCal. In NorCal now. Yesterday was my husband’s birthday. Sometimes it falls on Thanksgiving. When it does we just put a candle in the turkey and sing Happy Birthday to you. JUST KIDDING.

  43. Have lived in Los Angeles 40 years. Coming from Maine it took a few years to shake off the Red Sox loyalty. But have been a Dodger fan for 32 years.
    2020 was tough for our family because we lost our beloved 42 year old son-in-law ( brain tumor ) in February. It was a joy though today to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter and our two grandchildren. I’m thankful they are doing well in spite of their loss.
    I’m 70, ex Coast Guard, I greatly appreciate Mark and all the main contributors and everyone else on this site.
    LADT has been a blessing, one more wonderful thing to give thanks for.

    1. Bobo, I am sorry for your loss. I am happy that you were able to spend the day with your family. I hope your family will lean on each other on this day and every day hereafter. I know it is not easy, but have a wonderful day with your family.

    2. Sorry for your loss Bobo. It has been a rough year for all. But having the blue finally win the last game of the year has taken some of the sting out of it. Ex Army myself. And there are a few more Vets here. Happy Thanksgiving. !

  44. Happy Thanksgiving and congrats to us again for seeing the Dodgers win it all. Let the Hot stove begin.

    1. Kind of lukewarm right now, but on Dec 2 be prepared for the beginning of what should be a very interesting off season.

  45. Turn out the lights, the party’s over!

    The guests are asleep in their quarters and we have cleaned everything up. I did eat 2 turkey sandwiches tonight and will eat about 3 a day for the next 3 or 4 days.

    I lost 30 pounds on the COVID-19 diet and probably gained 67 back today!

    It was the best Thanksgiving ever… in no small part to the readers who posted today.

    Thank you and may the Force be with you!

  46. Thank all of you (especially the big 5-6 of you who do your wonderful articles). I read LADT every day and post now and then, especially this year during the playoffs. I grew up in Long Beach (Poly HS) and have been a Dodger fan since they moved to LA. I used to go to Hollywood Stars games with my dad then to Dodger games at the Colosseum before Dodger Stadium. I moved to Norcal in the early 60’s but have never switched to the Dark Side in spite of being surrounded by Giant’s fans. Went to the clinching game of the ’88 World Series in Oakland with one of my sons. Sadly, we lost our son this year so, along with COVID, it’s been a very difficult year. The Dodgers WS win this year was the one bright spot. I’m thankful for that and for my lovely family, relatively good health for my age (76) and my lifelong love of the best sports team in the world–the Los Angeles Dodgers! Go Blue! I still work some. I’m a CPA with my own practice and although I have down-sized I still go to the office a few days a week and have some long-time clients I still enjoy working with. My staff does most of the work so I can just spend quality time with them and my clients. Very fortunate!
    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Let’s hope we can move past COVID soon and all be back in Dodger Stadium next year to see them repeat!
    Thanks again for all the work you all have done on LADT. I have really enjoyed it!

  47. I have been a Dodger fan since I noticed wally moon looks like my dad, I am thankful for the health God gave me and my family, and hopefully ever one here on this board. Live in the San Gabriel valley and 72yrs old equal to a lot here that post. Would like to think Mark,AC,2D2, And all that post here, I read LADT ever day very enjoyable and makes my day.Happy Thanksgiving to all and stay safe.

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