Let s Get Ready to Rumble

In my opinion Clayton won’t opt out. Who else will pay him $35M a year for the next two years? He may get a much reduced contract for a longer period of time but that is questionable now. I would not be surprised with early retirement for him. I really admire him as a person and have appreciated his work over the years. He no longer is “the guy” and has not truly adapted to his changing skills. He is young enough, smart enough, and still has “stuff” so he could become a new pitcher still capable of good work.

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For whatever reason he can’t handle postseason play when the pressure is on. When his team scores 4,5,7 runs for him a win should be automatic. I am not sure why the rotation for the Atlanta series was not followed with the Brewers. Maybe it was the ego thing.

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When the discussion was held regarding Clayton and Sandy and who was the greatest, I always asked who would you sooner have start a WS game for you? Would it be Clayton in his prime or Sandy in his prime? Don Newcombe had the same difficulty in postseason play as does David Price. As Johnny Cash would say, “I guess things happen that way.”

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No good to dwell on it now. As you say, the Dodgers now have to win the series without Clayton as the #1 horse in the stable. I hope there is still time for Clayton’s redemption this postseason. I truly hope I can say in the end that I was wrong about him.

This has got to go down as one of the worst team performances by a supposedly experienced and talented team. Horrible defense, pitching, and hitting(turner) and front office (urias). You can’t play much worse, the whole team has got to be furious at their total ineptitude. I totally agree with mark on Kershaw and said so a long time ago. Roberts didn’t have the balls to start his best pitchers. Having said all that I say turn the page and due to the embarrassment(if they are) they should refocus and be determined for game 2. However, listening to some of the Kershaw, Grandal, Taylor comments I don’t know if they get it. I didn’t see anything on turner but he should be most embarrassed because he is better than that. Kershaw nah he is just who he is.

I agree Mark, he has been my favorite Dodger for years. Like I posted earlier, I think he cant get out of his own way, and refuses to change his approach like Maddux did later in his career. The hitters obviously have a book on him, and have adjusted. Kersh for some reason is not adjusting back and it’s killing him. With that said, we played horrible last night,(who would have that the JT would strike out that much?), and still almost pulled one out of our butts. We showed that the Brewers bullpen is hittable, so give the damn ball to Ryu and let’s get one today. I think we might see a pretty pissed off Dodger team today, knowing how bad they all played.

In retrospect, Doc should have started Ryu or Buehler. Clayton pitches better when he has a chip on his shoulder or is under siege. He has been my favorite Dodger for 10 years, but (I hate to say it) I hope he opts out and the say “Goodbye.” To win it all, the Dodgers will have to do it in spite of him. I would give Ryu to Qualifying Offer and maybe he will take it, but I let Clayton walk. There are too many good arms in the system to tie up $35 million on a guy who can’t carry a team. If you pay a pitcher $35 million, he better be able to win the Cy Young. Back when Clayton was capable of Cy Young, he still couldn’t carry the team in the playoffs. I am sad about it, but it is true.

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Now, let’s move on and win this series in spite of Clayton.

Sorry I’m late to the party.

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Born in Burbank, 1st Dodger game at 3 in 1959. To Orange County at 5, Sacramento at 14. Live in Rocklin (the suburbs of Sac) now.

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Dad was from Brooklyn – his Dad and uncle took him to his 1st game at Ebbets in 1938. His Dad was a fan before him so our family has been Dodger fans for almost 100 years.

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Possible silver lining to this game – the Brewers blew out 2 important bullpen pieces (Hader and Woodruff) and they probably won’t be available tomorrow. But – if the Dodgers’ advantage is in starting pitching then the starters have to pull through for the team to win or there’s no real advantage at all.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2800598-clayton-kershaw-will-never-be-the-goat-as-long-as-postseason-flops-continue

Moral victories mean nothing at this point in the season, rarely mean anything during the regular season.

Bottom line Our best hitter needs to show more discipline, our catcher needs to catch the ball, and Robert’s needs to show more patience with Mr. Clutch, his bat might have helped late. I say must win tomorrow, obvious statement of the year.

Finally good news is we do t get homer plate umpire Berry until game 5, hope he is cashing a large ticket right now on Brewers +170, Vegas Dodger please get footage of this so we don’t have see him ever again.

Smoltz was right. Turner was swinging at pitches up and out of the strike zone all night. I think he also did some of that in the Atlanta series. Need him to return to his normal disciplined self.

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Win tomorrow and go home 1-1. At the very least we got to see their entire bullpen, and if anything they were not invincible.

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Wade Miley has pitched well against us this year, but somewhere in the deep, dark recesses of my mind I recall that there have been times when the Dodgers had his number.

Nice comeback. We’re taking this series. They shot their wad and barely won.

JT 0-5 with 4 K’s………….ouch!

I know Kersh was not on, but Damn he got squeezed by the ump on crucial at bats.

Here comes the Dodgers!

Horrible calls out there all night,

Is this guy calling more games

This series?

Are you kidding blue?

Down 5 runs and Joc is swinging at 3-1 breaking ball off of a lefty. Poor discipline there. They need base runners. They look like the inexperienced team.

Great AB by Kemp, terrible AB’s by Kike and Bellinger. They were both trying for HR’s. This game is far from over and the team cannot figure out Hader so at least he’s done and probably won’t go tomorrow.

I left out that score of that first game in 1959 was 11-0.

I left out that Dodgers lost that first game in 1959, 11-0.

Rudy Byrd said both things I came here to say: losing Freese was stupid and Doc is being outmanaged. Good news is the whole team (except for Machado) is playing like shit so it probably doesn’t matter.

If it’s any comfort, the 1959 Dodgers lost the first game of the WS, and then went on to win in 6 games.

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And there have been years when the Dodgers won after losing the first two games.

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And while this one doesn’t look good, I’m not ready to say that it’s over.

As we all build the funeral prye, dont forget, we win tomorrow and the Brewers home field advantage is gone. Just steal one guys…

Just wait until Game #2.

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i.e., This game is over.

The thing that has got Kershaw in trouble in past is his falling in love with his fastball.

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As for Kershaw opting out, I have long contended that the Dodgers should not re-sign him if he does. The $30-35 million annual salary could be better spent on multiple other players.

How about taking a strike Bellinger?

It’s hard watching Roberts get out-managed by yet another dweeb. First Hinch, now Counsell.

Dang,, I guess we got old time first strike Kershaw instead of LDS soft out slider and big time curve Kershaw. Everybody talks about Kersh choking in the postseason. Love the guy, but he is his own worst enemy. The whole league knows that he is first pitch strike every time, and if that’s a ball, next pitch is strike for sure. For some reason, and I love the guy, his competitive ego still tells him he can physically over power hitters, instead of channeling his inner Greg Maddux at this stage in his career, and pitch instead of throw. Kind of like gettin hit on the back of the head by a two by four and still diggin it.

Here’s the good news:

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Kershaw, Woodruff and Hader likely won’t pitch tomorrow.

Not at this has anything to do with the outcome but…replacing Freeze in the 4th inning is asinine.

He will opt out even if he is and in game 5 also, the right move would likely to let him walk, but I still see he Dodgers offering like 4/125 mil.

How about some competitive at bats similar to what the Brewers have done all night, are we scared of this pen?

I love Kershaw but if he opts out I would not get in a bidding war. He no longer has a strikeout pitch, his shutout against the Braves was a mirage and the post season narrative will continue to be written that he “shrinks” on the bug stage.

The freaking 2 inning start for the Brewers and an effective BP game for them will allow the pundits to claim Counsell is a genius. Don’t get me wrong Kersh needs to be in Cooperstown with a Dodger cap, but he is not worth anymore than the next two years at $34 million. He’s just not that kind of investment and as Al Campanis used to say “you’ve got to get rid of a player before they lose it” (something like that!)

They gave in to Kershaw’s ego and let him go #1. Has he put 2 really good games together all season? I’m with Mark, let him opt out, he hurts us having to respect his past.

You will likely see Urias tonight!

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I am so disappointed in Clayton.

Nothing new with Grandal or Kershaw. Well I guess Grandal is actually much worse tonight but he always seems to have a passed ball at an inopportune time. Kershaw well he gave up a homer to the cardinal pitcher to start a big rally. I think Kershaw has now given up the third most homeruns in playoff history behind Andy petite. That may be wrong but suffice it to say he has given up a bunch. Now he can’t get the 7 and 8 hitters out. Turn out the lights!

There have been errors and passed balls, but Clayton Kershaw looks like a #3 or #4.

Could not agree more, inconsistent to say the least and what a surprise seeing Kershaw’s history with this umpire

This plate umpire has no business being in the umpire business.

Grandal’s inability to play defense and hit with RISP is between his ears as much as anything.

Bad throw by Bellinger.

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Bad cather by Grandal.

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2 PB – 2 E.

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Wow!

Get Baez and Urias up.

I’m sorry, but that is really stupid. Pitchers can hit too when you groove it!

Dumbass Clayton!

To the Brewers BP already, but the 3rd inning was suboptimal. Hope we can crack that code and shut up the pundits about the Brewers much vaunted BP.

Some Great Names on here today:

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But the winner is: BigBadVoodooDaddy

Right now on milbrewertalk.com, BrewerRick is posting a stat: Brewers 0-3 already with runners in scoring position. You can’t win this way!

Lay off Gonzalez’s change and his fastball is a meatball!

Oh sorry forgot to add this to my last post: wish you well IdahoAL, glad they caught it early, and though I don’t know you my thoughts are with you during this time.

Mark I like the positivity on Urias’s usage and his stuff is good enough to make your scenario play out. However being out for so long could also rear its ugly head, leading to him being a negative factor. Hope the stuff plays over the long layoff.

Worry about Gonzalez a little, getting too him early will be key. We hit him a bit in 2016 when he was with the Nats but wasted a lot of opportunities. Need to not waste early chances tonight, Milwaukee wants game 1 and will likely empty the pen if they get an early lead. Let’s render that impossible.

The Athletic has an interesting article about Stripling.

Seems he was tipping pitches towards the end of the year, which may explain some of his results…

https://theathletic.com/582786/2018/10/11/the-pitch-tipping-that-plagued-ross-striplings-all-star-season-and-the-changes-made-to-boost-his-nlcs-hopes/

I have been thinking about when they use Urias and I think it will be sooner than later. For example, if Kershaw only goes 5, then bring in RH Baez for an inning. I would have Urias getteing lose in the lockerroom in the 5th, so that late in the 6th he could start warming up in the pen. As a starter, I surmise it might take him a little longer to warmup. Then, let him rip, 7, 8 and maybe 9. I could see him pitching in 3 games and giving the Dodgers 5-8 innings. That could be huge.

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Insofar as the decision to put him on the roster… if it works out, it’s good, It it doesn’t, it’s a bad decision. Indecision may or may not be part of my problem….

Arriba los Dodgers cabrones!!!

Hermosillo, Mexico

Grew watching Fernando “el toro” Valenzuela with my Granpa and dad.

I read this page almost everyday, specially when they win!!

Hoy macaneamos a los Brewers!!!

I want to thank Mark for a great site. Also AC and D.C. For great information. I go twice a day and read what all the posters have to say. I love the posters who disagree and yet do not call others names. Keep it up.

Go Dodgers!!!

Originally from New York but moved around much of my adult life. I have lived in San Diego, Columbus OH, and have now been living in LA for the last 20 years. I used to be able to walk to dodger stadium from my old apartment… which was just as amazing as it sounds. I watch around 150 games a year and I have the grey hairs to prove it!

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I don’t always comment on blogs. But when I do, I prefer commenting on LA Dodger Talk. I think it’s easily the best online community for Dodger fans with mild to moderate personality disorders.

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Thanks Mark!

Idahoal

Meridian, Idaho.

I have not posted much lately. I Found out I have cancer in August. They caught it very early. The good news is that at my age I will probably die of something else besides cancer.

Go Dodgers.

From Tijuana Living in Dubai

Dodger Fan Since 74

Go Dodgers!!

One more Dodger fan:

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My wife. Immigrated from the Phillipines 52 years ago at age 3. Former Giants fan. I turned her from the darkside!

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Kenny Landreaux is my favorite Dodger of all-time. John Tudor second. Third is a tie between Charles Johnson & Todd Hundley. Love the switch-hitting power catchers. Always lived in coastal North Carolina, home of my beloved Tar Heels. I became a Dodger fan in 1981 and I’ve followed them ever since. May the road rise to meet you . . .

I have been a Dodger fan since I was 12 living in Canada rooting for Brooklyn’s Duke Snider, Peewee Reese and the boys. Favorite player, Sandy Koufax. Now residing in Roseville, Ca. I love this site. It is first place I go to get my Dodger news after pouring my morning coffee.

Go Dodgers!!! Therealten from carterville Il. Lifelong Dodger fan. Mark I don’t know if you cut me off or what.

I’m feeling a Kemp HR tonight.

Picking up Freese’s option has to be a done deal, he can help keep Turner rested in the regular season and platoon with Muncy at first. I do hope Muncy is allowed to play some against lefties next season as he has not shown enough poor stats to warrant a strict platoon yet. Also his defense seems to have improved as the season has went on.

Bellinger was on the radio here yesterday and said he prefers to play the outfield over 1b because it allows him to use his athleticism more.

Pitching prediction:

Kershaw 6 ip

Baez .1 ip

Wood .1 ip

Floro .1 ip

Ferguson .1 ip

Maeda .2 ip

Jansen 1 ip

GO DODGERS

SpokaneBob from where else Spokane Washington.

Grew up in Highland Park/ Eagle Rock area. Just over the hill from Dodger Stadium

First game 1958

Julio had filthy stuff when he closed out a game last time he pitched. Good Move!

Lineup is out:

CT3

JT

Freeze

Manny

Kemp

Kike

Belly

Grandal

Kersh

I suspect Alexander is not quite right but if he is, then someone has a gut feeling. He hasn’t allowed a run in 14 of his last 15 appearances so Urias is a bit of a surprise. I’m OK with that as I am not big on analytics. Back in 1955 we all expected Don Newcombe or Carl Erskine to lead the charge in the WS. They didn’t. Johnny Podres, Clem Labine, Russ Meyer, Roger Craig, Don Bessent picked up the slack. It is impossible to predict which player/s will do the unexpected. I wouldn’t be surprised if Julio had a multi-inning performance, or Caleb if needed.

Born and reared in Southern Illinois where everyone else was a Cardinal fan.

Became a Dodger fan in 1948 because Jackie Robinson was exciting.

Retired from the University of Miami.

Lived the last 11 years in San Jose, Costa Rica.

I read ladodgertalk daily.

Poway, California. Down San Diego way…

Been watching Dodgers baseball since 1970. Billy Grabarkewitz, Willie Crawford, Wes Parker were my guys as a kid.

Let’s get it done this year guys!

Great idea with the intros Mark!

I am Adam from Phoenix, Az. I have been a fan since birth as my Father was from Los Angeles. He dragged me to the Ravine on countless occasssions as a youth to see our Dodgers but by 1981 I was begging to go. I did have a momentary lapse of reason before the start of the 1981 season and gave up on our Dodgers and bought an Astros trash can. The Astros had won the division by a game the year before and I was at the follow the winners stage of life. Blue showed me, won the first half in 81’ and then the World Series, ironically beating the Astros in the first round of the playoffs. I was thankfully hooked for life, been a diehard ever since. Perhaps too much at times, could not even watch games 6 and 7 last year followed on my phone because I was too sickened first from game 2 then game 5. However I realized this year if you cannot enjoy the ups and downs and remember it is just a game, all be an important one, then maybe your fandom is too great. Despite my realization I still lapse often into madness when the Dodgers fail.

Anyway this intro was a little long winded, sorry, love the Dodgers and this site. Great job Mark, AC, and DC. Dodger talk is #1.

On a side note Urias being added shocked me, a roll of the dice truly, that will either be genius or not. Alexander is the safer play and as AC said must be hurt.

Go Dodgers, let’s do this!!

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Altoona, PA. Home of the famous Horseshoe Curve. First time commenting. I own a small juice bar and will have the game streaming live in downtown Altoona if anyone is in the neighborhood lol. –James (Mike Piaza was my favorite player)

I have been a Dodger fan since 1963 and went to my 1st game in 1967 (.75 cents for a kid in the OF bleachers and it was bat day!) I went to every bat day until they went to the tiny ones. Spent 30 years in San Gabriel Valley in LA then Tacoma, Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego and in Las Vegas since 1999. Dodgers -170 for the series and -160 today on the road. Brewers are +140 for the series and Boston a slight favorite over the Astros. I am rooting for a rematch with Houston and a little (ok a lot) of revenge for last year. Boston scares me a little more with Sale and the bats but they are two heavyweights and should be a great matchup! With the Dodgers and Rams playing lights out and the Lakers reemerging on the scene it’s a great time to be an LA sports fan! Thanks for the blog Mark!

I’m beginning to get hyped about seeing Urias in the postseason. Like, really hyped. I wonder if we could give him the last three innings in a game that we maybe had a decent lead in. Just have him bring it home and rest up for another appearance in a few days. And is it just me or is Caleb MF Ferguson our new #1 man out of the pen?

I’m tired of seeing how the years go by and not being champions, since 81 I love the Dodgers, a greeting to all of you, from Mexicali, Mexico !!

Raised in NJ, but have spent most of my adult life in Bethel, Vermont. Saw my first Dodger game vs. Giants at the Polo Grounds in the spring of 1957. Never made it to Ebbets Field, nor have I been to Dodger Stadium, though I saw many spring training games at Vero. Started reading “LADodgerTalk” a long time ago. It’s my favorite.

I AM DODGERS FUN SINCE FERNANDO VALENZUELA . I have been BASEBALL’S FUN SINCE 7 years old

Go Dodgers!!! FROM OAXACA, MEXICO.

Greetings from Watford, in the suburbs of London.

In 1990, aged 24, I spent a year living and playing in Venice Beach.

I fell in love, unfortunately not with a woman, but with Baseball and particularly The Dodgers.

Ramon Martinez was my favourite, and I took job delivering cars all of the US.

Got to see the Dodgers play a double header in the old Fulton County Stadium. We lost both.

I watched the Dodgers play in lots of venues in my travels through 40 different states.

I have been over a few times, most recently three years ago, when I flew to SF for the Division clincher.

Thanks to MLB.com I can watch whenever I want (no blackout problems here).

Last October was the most tiring time I can remember, as I tried to watch all the splay Off & WS games live.

Let’s hope I’m tired again this time round.

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Fingers crossed for tonight.

Born in the Netherlands. Immigrated to the USA when I was 5. Raised in the Artesia/Dairy Valley (now Cerritos) area. Now live in the Riverside area. I have been a die-hard Dodger fan since 1958. I attended my first game in 1959. Don Demeter hit a triple in that game (Vin Scully said he “galloped” around the bases). Since I was a tall gangly kid (like Demeter, but without the coordination), I dreamed of the day that I too could gallop. But alas, that was never to be.

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Mark thank you for keeping this blog alive. I know it’s a labor of love for you and I appreciate the time you take to keep us up to date on Dodger news. I read the blog most every day. I don’t always have time to comment, but I enjoy the interaction between the bloggers. I also appreciate the input from AC and DC.

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Let’s get 8 more and celebrate big time this year!!

Go Dodgers! Raised in Jupiter, FL, now living in South Carolina near Columbia. A Dodger fan since 1951 (Remember Bobby Thompson). Got used to “Wait til next year” This can be that year!

Go Dodgers…. Born in Giants country (Mike), Turlock, and only a few of us were Dodger fans. My father was a Giant fan, and the worst argument we ever had was when Juan Marichal hit Johnny Roseboro with a bat. He took Marichal’s side and I argued for Roseboro. Grew up a Brooklyn Dodger fan and Roy Campanella became my idol because I was a LL catcher (continued through college). I couldn’t wait to see him in person, but his accident happened just before they moved west.

I use to listen to Jerry Doggett and Vin Scully broadcast the games on KFI which I could barely get up in the valley. Saw my first Dodger game in the Coliseum (Drysdale against the Giants). Was going to college in St Paul, MN when we played the Twins in the 65 WS and a few of us California guys went down to their hotel and met the Dodgers. Got several autographs which I have now passed on to my daughter.

Live in Santa Maria (not far from Los Osos, Dionysis) and continue to enjoy Dodger Baseball. Go to spring training every year as it is only a 10 hour drive.

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Duane

Born and raised in Westchester (near LAX). I have lived in Santa Clarita since 1974. A Dodger fan since they moved here in 1958. Many memorable games in the Coliseum.. Roy Campanella night, game 5 1959 World Series game with Sandy pitching, and all those Wally Moonshots. Watched them build Dodger Stadium and attended some great games there as well.

Mark, thanks for providing us a nice place to share our passion for Dodger baseball. I really felt that last year was finally the one to make us world champs. But, just as optimistic this year.

LET’S GO DODGERS!!!

Dave from Thousand Oaks, Ca. My daughter attends the same high school Yelich graduated from, Westlake HS.

Didi to have TJ surgery. Machado getting measured for a Yankees uniform.

Scott Alexander and Ross Stripling off NLCS roster. Julio Urias is on the roster

Roster Update Above

Dodger fan since I asked my father why the man in the picture was so sad…Ralph Branca on the steps. Locked in forever with Johnny Podres in ‘55. Read you everyday, never commented before. Thanks for making it all evenmore enjoyable. Go Dodgers from Syracuse, New York.

I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, and lived there for 52 years. For the last 16 years I have lived in El Dorado Hills, 30 miles east of Sacramento. I attended my first Dodger game at the Coliseum in the 1959 WS against the Chisox (Game 4). A game that Larry Sherry won and became my first Dodger hero. I have been to at least one WS game the Dodgers have played since, except 2017. I hope to remedy that this year.

Dodgers should pitch Buehler in the 1st game, he is the only unhittable pitcher on the staff. Maybe one of the best in baseball. If not use him in the second game so he can start 2 games. Kershaw allows to many home runs which means they start the series by losing the first game.

I’m a lurker. I found this site earlier this year after years of commenting on another site. I love it. It’s much better than “Cats.” I’m going to comment here again and again.

Camano Island, WA. Been a fan since 1962. Today is the year. You can take it to the bank!

Urias for Alexander on the NLCS roster. Surprise!

Brainwashed in the crib a Dodgers fan. Iowa City, IA.

GO DODGERS!!

Guatemala, Guatemala

I’ve been following for years!

From Houston Mitchell:

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For a couple of years now, I have been railing against Pedro Baez, wondering why the Dodgers keep him. But something mystifying has been happening the last few weeks: Baez has been the best reliever on the staff.

Since Aug. 13, Baez has pitched 21.2 innings, giving up seven hits and six walks while striking out 22. He has an 0.42 ERA.

GO DODGERS

Eage Rock, Ca. (5.1 miles from Dodger Stadium )

So much fun being a Dodger fan and a ladodgertalk family member.

FEEL THE BLUE.

Go DODGERS!!! – Huntington Beach, CA

Mark, I really like reading your site, keep up the good work! I especially like how emotional you get. 😉

It really feels like the hitters are just on the verge of getting hot. Can’t wait for 5 PM. I’m especially excited for my cheap seats at the end of the horseshoe in RF Reserve. Just want to be there!

I’m not a robot!

VENICE, CALIFORNIA

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ABUSE THE BREW CREW!

Born in India, but been in the good ol USA since I was 5. Currently live in Santa Clarita (near Six Flags Magic Mountain).

2nd year as a Dodger season ticket holder (and 15th as a Laker season ticket holder)

Dodgers won the World Series on my 17th bday, Oct 20, 1988. Greatest gift ever!

This Oct 20, my 47th, I”ll be at Lebron’s home opener UNLESS we’re in the NLCS game 7, in which case I’ll be home shitting bricks.

Became a Dodger fan in 1983

First game April 1984 and we lost 6-4 to SF in 10 innings. I’ve hated SF since

Best game: 1993. Beating SF 12-1 and kicking them out of the playoffs

Worst game: World Series game 7 last year. No explanation needed

Mike, Modesto, CA (Giant’s Country). Born in Long Beach, life-long Dodger fan. Vero Beach three times CBR 5 or 6. Playoff games each year for the last 6, not sure I can make one this year.

Met Tommy Lasorda and Mark Cresse in SF when they visited my older brother in the hospital undergoing cancer treatment when co-workers wrote Tommy a letter and he decided to visit my brother in the hospital. Tommy is a wonderful human being and I’ve got stories that I don’t think would be appropriate to share here, but trust me Tommy is “one of a kind.”

eugene, oregon

Well golly-bob-howdy it’s time for Dodger baseball!

Born in Glendale Ca. and now living (more like diminishing) in world infamous Barstow Ca. Actually this town is a lot nicer to live in than anyone would think possible.

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Mark, on another note I was wondering if you have had any dealings with Blue Water Energy? It seems they’re in the desalination business too. As well as many other things. I just received a check from them for $0.07! For what exactly I can’t claim I know other than for a natural gas well shares which I’ve been getting slipped the pickle for several years. If 7 cents doesn’t suggest things aren’t right in Oklahoma, then……. oh well. Guess becoming civilized means getting bent over.

Go Dodgers

Read daily as well.

Carlos Zamora

San José, Costa Rica

Go Dodgers, Topanga Canyon . I am not a Robot

Started following the Dodgers in 5th grade during Fernando’s rookie season, remember Dodger fans making confetti out if napkins at Dodger stadium in the final game against the Astros. I remember hearing the cheering in Mr French’s room when Monday hit the home against the Expos.

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I remember the Dodgers coming back from 11 games in 82 to battle Torre’s Braves. This was Sax’s rookie year

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Of course I remember 88

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Good to be a Dodger fan again

Grew up in OC…live in Irvine

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Thanks Mark for creating a great community here.

First post!! read daily. First 22 years in Woodland Hills, last 31 in Las Vegas, Nv.

Born in Burbank, lived in Toluca Lake, Encino, Woodland Hills, Oak Park, and Westlake Village. Now taking up space in Beaverton, Oregon.

30 years is waaaaay too long of a wait.

GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!! Punta Gorda, Florida

Doug Abbott from Rochester, NY. This is by far my favorite Dodger blog. A nice mix of fact and conjecture! Always entertaining – even when Mark gets a little edgy.

Let’s get it done.

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Go Dodgers!!!!

Columbus, Ohio

Los Osos, CA

Go blue!

Bruce from San Jose, California.

First started going to Dodger games at the LA Coliseum.

I’ve been to a WS game with Koufax on the mound, and was at the game where Tommy John blew his arm out, he threw a pitch and continued to walk straight into the dugout.

Hacienda Heights, ca. Dodgers in 6 games.

Matt from NC, was in ATL for games 3 and 4.

Was at the WS game 1 and 2 last year. Hope to be again.

Go Dodgers!

Mark, I met you back at Vero Beach the last year the Dodgers were there. Rarely post, often read…..

GO DODGERS!

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Indianapolis, Indiana