I wonder if that author just regurgitates that same article every year or two. April 17 and he’s whining about attendance? Especially with the shit weather that a lot of the country experienced during April, not to mention Good Friday/Easter, Final Four, Masters, NBA/NHL playoffs and of course, the kids aren’t out from schools yet.
While the Marlins certainly deserve scorn for some of their actions over the years, I really don’t think most MLB teams try to tank. Sure, it’s nice to have a low payroll and have money coming in, but only the most short sighted of owners will think that gravy train can continue forever. For one thing, cord cutting is likely to make those sweet local cable deals a thing of the past.
Well, that’s it for our season. I doubt the Dodgers make the playoffs, much less win the division. But it will give Hernandez a shot at playing every day.
Pretty much. I’ve been just kind of waiting out the storm in Turner comes back but really at this point there isn’t much hope left. Maybe missing the playoffs will help Kershaw heal up and come back to the Dodgers next year.
The starting infield is on the DL or benched, and we just lost right field for an indefinite period. The rotation isn’t without its problems, either. Meanwhile, both the Rockies and the Diamondbacks are on fire. No, I think the Dodgers are going to spend the season hanging around with the Padres. I’d love to be wrong, but I doubt I am.
Wow, I’ll bet money they finish closer to first than to San Diego. Speaking of which,
Having now watched Yangervis Solarte for a month, I am equally baffled. Why anyone would want Chase Headley instead of this guy just defies explanation, but, then, the Padres gave a brazillion dollars to Eric Hosmer. They aren’t tanking, that’s for sure; they suck old fashioned.
Solarte, aside from being a delightful player, is the only player in MLB history named either “Yangervis” or “Solarte.”
I enjoyed Solarte becoming a surprise addition to the Yankees after having an impressive spring training in 2014. His Cinderella story turned tragic in 2016 when his wife, Yuliett, passed away from cancer aged 31, making him the widowed father of three young daughters. He’s a guy I’ll always root for no matter where he plays.