Diamonds For Women

A few comments:

I think Scott Rolen should be in the Hall of the Very Good. Yes, congratulations are in order, but how are they so inconsistent? I don't want to hear about WAR as the be-all and e ...

Perhaps change the name of the thread title to "Banished to Hell." Surprised

Fordham University is naming their broadcast booth after alumnus Vincent Edward Scully. What an honor.

Understood. Sad

I may have to start a new thread about that based on baseball's response. The Dodgers have issued a statement expressing sorrow. Monterey Park is in my heart right now.

Sal Bando has passed away at age 78.

May he rest in peace.

I heard about it just as I was leaving town. Yesterday, as you know, was my dad's birthday as well as Justin's birthday.

And on the flip side, what a weekend--two memorial services on back-to-ba ...

Tet begins today, and it's the year of the cat! Does that forebode well for our Dodgers?
Very Happy

Well, there's another twist this year to factor in--the Desert Invitational. And I will post more about that a little bit later.

Rest in peace to original New York Met Frank Thomas (who also appears in the "Name Game" thread) Smile

who Thomas, whom the Mets acquired in a trade before their inaugural season, quickly becam ...

Even though this has to do with the WBC, I'm posting it for the brothers connection, that of David and Dominic Fletcher, who may both possibly be competing for Team Italy.

There's a possibility we ...

Hall of Fame second baseman [url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ryne-sandberg-to-get-statue-at-wrigley-field-in-2024?partnerId=zh-20230115-803473-mlb-1-A&qid=1026&utm_id=zh-20230115-803473-mlb-1-A&a ...

Matt Holliday has resigned from his position with the Cardinals.

From the Athletic:

Should this be a TV show?

Picture this: A doctor flags Carlos Correa's ankle, and the Giants call off the deal. Then Correa walks into his Mets physical, only to come face-t ...

Freddie for Team Canada (origin of his parents).

Workout dates for all teams are noted [url=https://www.mlb.com/news/world-baseball-classic-2023-workout-dates?partnerId=zh-20230113-802654-mlb-1-A&a ...

Andrew McCutchen is back with the Pirates for one year.

I will be definitely looking for alternate transportation, with the Metrolink not operating out of Oceanside due to track repair! In fact, I'll have to check on when it will be up and running again s ...

Wooohooooo!!! The date of the Dodgers' first FanFest since 2019 has finally been announced, and it will take place on February 4 (same day as the Padres FanFest) at Our Lady of Chavez Ravine.

Julio for Team Mexico...

I can't comprehend that it's been three years since this thread was posted in, but the BR is still going strong after COVID, and getting back into the swing of things.

Liam Hendriks has announced he's undergoing treatment for cancer.

Best wishes to him for recovery.

The [url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2023-hall-of-fame-ballot-released]Hall of Fame ballot was released in November, and later this month, the results of the voting will be released and inductees of the ...

I guess this isn't really "news", because I read it last month, but just ran across it again--about how Doc had to flee San Diego for a [url=https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-news- ...

My favorite early Padre. My dad's favorite. Their first real power guy. May he rest in peace.

I didn't mention this earlier, but Cubs voice Pat Hughes has been named the Frick Award winner for 2023. Congratulations!

In a stunning twist of events, Carlos Correa has now been signed by the Twins for six years. Freaking crazy scenarios!

Unbelievable! It's come full circle! Now let me post the update in the Hot Stove thread. Rolling Eyes

We are Trevor-free.

Omar Minaya has joined the Yankees' front office.

So far, no word as Tres Reyes approach. Smile

Nicknamed that by the late, great Tommy Lasorda, Charlie Hough celebrated his 75th birthday today. The knuckleballer played 11 seasons for the Dodgers (1970-80), ten with the Rangers, two with the Wh ...