Cork Must Be the Reason for a Sour Dodger Vintage

What’s the difference between a great Dodger player and a great Dodger manager? Bill Russell.

BRAD STERN

Los Angeles

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If only the Dodgers were as defensive on the field as they are in the clubhouse, then maybe they wouldn’t be so downright offensive.

JIM MALLON

Morro Bay

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A lot of people--myself included--felt for the last few years that Tom Lasorda could no longer motivate young Dodgers. Well, Tom, we owe you an apology because no one seems capable of motivating this overrated, over-compensated bunch of players.

DAVID ARYE

Los Angeles

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I’m actually glad that Rupert Murdoch will be buying the Dodgers. I understand he’s a pretty good leadoff hitter.

SUZANNE GAYLEY

Los Angeles

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With a third of the season gone, the Dodgers [before Friday night’s game] are a sub-.500 team. This underachieving club and apathetic manager have truly given new meaning to the term “Dodger Dogs.”

LARRY JOE ALYEA

Santa Monica

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Eric Karros is a career .250 hitter and a clubhouse lawyer. Enough said.

HOWARD COHEN

North Hills

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Wilton Guerrero effectively put the cork in the Dodgers’ chances at getting a sixth straight rookie-of-the-year award.

BRIAN SOERGEL

Rancho Cucamonga

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I can’t figure out why anyone in baseball ever uses corked bats. If you believe the cheaters who have gotten caught using them (I don’t), the bats always break open the very first time you use them. So what’s the point?

RICHARD A. FOND

Los Angeles