Diamonds For Women

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7346 Location: San Diego

I have a question, Dodger gals - did President Trump ever mention the Dodgers winning the World series, on Twitter or make any kind of acknowledgment?
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sunnyblue · Posted: Thu 11/26/20 10:48 pm Post subject:

As far as I know he did not. DB did you hear anything?

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7346 Location: San Diego

I have asked around and nobody seems to have heard.

The Nationals have asked incoming president Joe Biden to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day next season - link from CBS News
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 9/25/21 1:50 pm Post subject:

Well, with as tense as things have been in this country over the last few years, I'm surprised we actually went ten months without posting in this thread.

Recently, Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza--a former Dodger who longer maintains any residence in California--decided to advise us how to vote in our gubernatorial recall election, with a caveat attached that he would return to Dodger Stadium after years of absence if we voted for the candidate he wanted.

I'll pass, thanks, and so did the state. I was a big fan once, but I'm so over you, MP.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 9/27/21 4:36 pm Post subject:

Why is it that people who don't live here think they know better than us how our state should be run?

I've recently found out about Blake Treinen, a big piece of the Dodgers' bullpen. He has posted conspiracy theories about COVID and about the last election. I have lost respect for him. I still root for him because he's a Dodger, and he's been very good for our team. But I also found out he was the only player from last year's roster who was not present at the White House when they were honored. It's his right, but it seems the team was very united in making this visit. My guess is he thinks the election was a fraud. I'm not on IG but I was disturbed to read about some content on his account. Here's the link. Confused

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 9/29/21 12:49 pm Post subject:

Yes, I've heard those rumblings about Treinen, too. He hasn't seemed to say anything too divisive among his team, though, and that's what matters most--although I do have an issue with anyone spreading false information about vaccines! Mad

Just grit your teeth and let him pitch. Smile

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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Sun 5/7/23 1:09 pm Post subject:

This seems like the worst kind of Freudian slip you could imagine! Surprised

Oakland's broadcaster used a racial slur, I have to think he wasn't meaning to but it's still pretty bad - when he was visiting the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame. Here's the story.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 5/8/23 12:49 am Post subject:

OMG! I hadn't heard about this. That's cringeworthy, but talk about grace and mercy--that the president would forgive him. Sometimes you just have to wonder how people who don't seem to have that in their hearts, can still allow it to surface.
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-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 5/19/23 9:09 pm Post subject:

Oh, boy--this is a touchy one. Perhaps I might have included it in the promotions thread, but because it goes beyond just the Dodgers' LGBT night, I'm posting it here.

The Sisters of Perpetual Mercy, a charity group that dresses in drag, was set to be honored by the Dodgers for their community work which has been well known for over 40 years.

I am not Catholic. But I respect that the Dodgers have a sizable population of Catholic fans. When organized, they spoke out and demanded that the Dodgers rescind the award.

The Dodgers agreed to rescind it. That caused an uproar among the LGBT community. Well, this is certainly a mess. I don't object to any charity group being honored for their community work, but the controversy revolved around whether the Sisters engage in "mocking" Catholics. I don't know enough about it to comment either way. But I can understand not wanting to be in the middle of something so problematic. When religious groups are the subject of satire, things get really dicey. I'm all for religious freedom--everyone who knows me knows that--and I'm all for LGBT equality as well.

So until I investigate further, I'll refrain from comment other than to say perhaps the Dodgers might have delved further behind the scenes before announcing an award.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7346 Location: San Diego

I agree, that is a tough dispute for an umpire to make a call. I would need to look into it more, too, before I decided.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 5/20/23 11:34 am Post subject:

I think they should have still honored them. To my knowledge there's nothing the Sisters have done that was really openly mocking Catholicism.

sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 5/22/23 7:23 pm Post subject:

Oh my gosh. There is something new on this story every hour. Earlier today it was said that Anaheim stepped in and said they would honor the Sisters if the Dodgers wouldn't. Later it was announced the Dodgers will honor them too and have listened to all sides of this. So I guess everything is back on!

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7346 Location: San Diego

Yes, I noticed this story has gotten national attention. Good that it has been resolved for many and maybe this can lead to something good for the communities they serve. Other teams can learn from it.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 5/24/23 8:23 am Post subject:

And while we close that chapter, one update to mention from earlier in this thread is that the Athletics broadcaster has been fired.
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-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 5/27/23 10:00 am Post subject:

I did see that about the broadcaster, I just have to think there was nothing else they could do.

Going back to the Sisters story - I've heard there is now a petition among some conservative Catholics to boycott the Dodgers. I think if they really looked closely at the way things unfolded they would understand better this isn't the way to go.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7346 Location: San Diego

I have been hearing a lot of updates bout this lately. Waiting for you to fill us in, Linda.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 6/1/23 9:49 pm Post subject:

Yes. Both Clayton and Blake Treinen have spoken out against this, and the Dodgers held a closed players meeting earlier this week. I will have to update the Promotions thread, as well.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame