Dodgers’ TV policy is all wet
I had a perfect Sunday planned, which included watching one of the rare Dodgers games on “free” TV this season. Needless to say I was sorely disappointed by a rare rainout at Petco Park in San Diego that canceled the broadcast.
So why do I get the feeling that somehow Spectrum/Time Warner is now controlling the Southern California weather as well? Axel W. Kyster
Bradbury
Kazmir, Hill, McCarthy, Gonzalez and Ethier are currently on the disabled list. Their annual salaries equate to $82 million. The other night, the Dodgers had four productive players (non-pitchers) in the starting lineup whose salaries equate to about $2.5 million.
Perhaps the Dodgers’ new philosophy should be, “Forget the free agents, play the kids!” Jeff Hershow
Woodland Hills
This just in: Robert Redford has signed a movie deal to play Cody Bellinger. Bob Rufer
Yucca Valley
As one of the 30% of L. A. that can get the Dodgers games on TV, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Joe Davis, Orel and Nomah. Joe’s play-by-play is firstclass. He’s not a homer, but you can hear the excitement in his voice as he describes great plays. He also is very prepared with stories for almost every player. He’s no Vinny, but close enough that I’ve been very satisfied. Jack Walker
Santa Monica
Doc talk
If Doc Rivers would restore the Lakers championship banners during Clippers games, the Clippers would probably get motivated to win beyond the second round. Jess Laney
Carson
If I were general manager of the Clippers, I’d: 1. Require DeAndre Jordan to shoot free throws Rick Barry-style (underhand).
2. Sign and trade Blake Griffin. He is too injuryprone to build around but still has great trade value. Don’t make the same mistake the Lakers did with Pau Gasol.
3. Offer a maximum contract to Chris Paul.
4. Try to replace Griffin with one or two catch-andshoot players to receive passes from Paul to maximize Paul’s value.
Of course, free advice is worth what you pay for it! Richard Raffalow
Valley Glen
Hold the Ball
I understand the Lakers’ brass wanting to sign players of integrity with a high basketball IQ. However, if they are seriously considering drafting Lonzo Ball, who seems like a good kid that could very well fit that mold, they should think long and hard about the excess baggage associated with that potential signing. Let’s keep toxicity out of the organization and assure that Staples Center looks more like a basketball venue on game days, as opposed to a circuslike atmosphere that resembles a Big Top.
Based on all I’ve heard from the old man (LaVar Ball), BBB = Blah, Blah, Blah ... Larry Herrera
Redondo Beach
Bad plan
The design of the Coliseum restoration project is so ridiculous, it’s beyond belief. Why would the decisionmakers ask the Conservancy Commission for their opinion? They told USC they must keep the outer walls the same in appearance in order to satisfy the designation of the Coliseum as being a historical site. Because of that, 9,500 seats will be removed to make way for the luxury suites.
As a support group member (Cardinal and Gold) for 29 years I feel that USC should forget the Coliseum designation as a historical site and redesign the stadium in a more modern way.
Relocate the luxury suites so as not to be so obtrusive and retain the seating capacity to a minimum of 85,000.
Somehow, I hope the people in power at USC will look to give the Coliseum design a more modern look and not go with the current design that most Trojan fans hate. Ted Mochidome
Palos Verdes Estates
Fight club
Why does The Times have a guy covering a sport who feels the need to say “boxing is dead” whenever he gets a chance?
Sure, the Mayweather era was a low point in the sport and lots of younger people are drawn to MMA events because there is nothing to really know about scoring and they aren’t subjected to a guy running around not getting hit for 12 rounds. But if the hater looks around he’ll see the the best overall talent in years. The KlitschkoJoshua fight was probably the best heavyweight fight in a decade.
If this guy hates it so much, let someone else cover it. Please. Jeff Heister
Chatsworth Likes
The May 8 story on Chuck Hatfield, “Still teaching baseball and life lessons,” lifted me up for the year, not just today. How we share our lives and pass on love always, always, makes a difference. And Chuck Hatfield continues to do that every day of his life. It’s not about how much money he makes or any of the other things that often appear in our newspapers, but this story offers hope to all of us. Thank you to Chuck Hatfield about what is most important today and always: integrity, honesty and mostly love. Beverly Franco
Monterey Park
Thanks for Mike DiGiovanna’s story Sunday on former Cal State Fullerton outfielder Khris Davis. Anybody who frequents Fullerton’s Goodwin Field as a fan over the years certainly remembers a very potent 2009 squad that included a hard-hitting Davis, Tyler Pill (New York Mets) and Christian Colon (Kansas City Royals). Karl Heinz Heim
Yorba Linda
Oil change
Funny how history repeats itself. In 1982, a young Edmonton Oilers team, led by Wayne Gretzky, was stunned by the Kings in the Miracle on Manchester. That Oilers team went on to win five Stanley Cups in the next eight years. Twentyfive years later, a young Oilers team, led by Connor McDavid, loses in the playoffs, to the Ducks in the Krazy Komeback on Katella! Could it be a precursor to more cups in Edmonton? Collin Rose
Newport Coast
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