August 10th, 2009
I hate the Dodgers because that’s what I was born to do. But, there are plenty of other good reasons.
I hate the Dodgers because Tommy Lasorda is an uncoordinated, obnoxious fat ass.
I hate the Dodgers because of Eric Gagne. Remember those retarded Gagne “Game Over” shirts? Funny, I don’t see anyone wearing those these days. Even more hilarious, is that ebay seller wants $13.99 for that shirt. Do you get a free bottle of HGH with that shirt? Amazing how nobody was making suspicions on a guy who’s fastball jumped 10 MPH after a failed career as a starter.
I hate the Dodgers because their organization has welcomed a “Raider Nation” fan mentality at Dodger Stadium. Actually, that’s a major insult to Raiders fans because they aren’t even this bad. If you wear an opposing team’s colors, you could get stabbed, or get shot, or, at least, have a beer poured on your head. The stands in the upper level and bleachers are filled with gang-bangers. If you look at the story of the stabbing from this year, you’ll find that the stabber, Arthur Alvarez is an unemployed gang member. Is there any other kind? And that wasn’t the only incident. When fans complain to Dodger security, security asks the threatened fans to leave instead of disciplining the hoodlums who are causing this mess. I can’t believe this isn’t a bigger deal because most Dodger fans do act in a civilized way, and they are disgusted when they hear about these antics.
I hate the Dodgers because some of their fans, again these hoodlum types, are so ignorant that their most used comeback for Giants fans is “faggots” or “homos”. Amazing how these morons apparently have never visited West Hollywood.
I hate the Dodgers because their fans also use the “at least we won a championship” comeback. Admittedly, this one hurts, but isn’t there a statute of limitations when you haven’t won one in 21 years? Or have only won one playoff series in 21 years. The Rockies have won more playoff series than the Dodgers in the last two decades.
I hate the Dodgers because of Ross Porter. When I was going to college in L.A., a buddy (dodger fan) and I were heading to a friend’s house to watch the Giants/Dodgers on TV (the Bonds 2-run homer and pirouette game in 1997). While listening to the pregame on the radio, Porter is discussing who should be on the Dodgers playoff roster. Even my friend said, “Why is he talking about this right now?” You have a two-game lead over your rivals with two weeks left in the season, and a huge two-game series against your rival, and you’re talking about the playoff roster and whether Eddie Murray should be on it? It was sweet, not only because the Giants swept the series and won the division, but because Murray hit into the rally-crushing double play that turned the pivotal second game around. Thanks, Ross.
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May 8th, 2009
As a Giants fan, let me express great joy and satisfaction that Manny Ramirez has tested positive for steroids. (Okay, it’s not steroids, but a drug that builds testosterone for steroid users. It’s still steroids. Period. Anyone one who believes otherwise has their heads up Tom Lasorda’s ass, or their name is Peter Gammons.) As a Giants fan, who is also a baseball fan, I’m not going to sit here and say that this is sad for the game. Baseball already has a black mark on it because of the rampant steroid use over the years. That hasn’t changed much since today’s announcement. All Manny did was take some heat off of A-Rod. Nobody should be shocked he is a user. Perhaps, they can be shocked that Manny used while knowing he would be tested. That was stupid. But, Manny being a user shouldn’t be a surprise because his body was much bigger than it was in Cleveland. His power numbers have continued to rise as he got older, when he’s supposed to be past his prime.
Giants fans should feel happy because we’ve been bashed by Dodger fans and the national media for cheering Barry Bonds when he was going through his steroid mess. We’ve been ridiculed, stepped on, picked on, laughed at, and made to feel inferior. (Okay, I’ve been watching too much Revenge of the Nerds.) Anyway, those doing the criticizing of Giants fans had forgotten that Bonds gave the team’s fans years of greatness and helped build a ballpark that is the crown jewel of ballparks in baseball.
I’ll enjoy this moment because I hate the Dodgers. And because L.A. has had an insufferable Man-gasm since the day he arrived. Now? Dodger fans are crushed to learn the news, just as Giants fans were crushed when we learned of Bonds’ use. There is a major difference, of course. Bonds had already been playing for the Giants for over ten years when we found out, while Manny has been a Dodger for ten months. When Ramirez returns in July, Dodger fans will be cheering just as loudly for Ramirez (for as long as they’re in the ballpark anyway) as Giants fans cheered for Bonds. In fact, Manny will almost surely receive a standing ovation in his next Dodger Stadium at bat.
It means we cheer for the name on the front more than the name on the back. I hate it when there are those in the media who say fans obviously don’t care about steroids because we’re still going to the games and still cheering steroid-abusers. That doesn’t mean we don’t care. It means we enjoy baseball. We still see movies even though we may not like the actors/actresses, because we know there’s a decent chance it could still be a good movie. (Unless it has Keanu Reeves in it. Then we know it sucks.) As fans, we’re defenseless in the steroid mess because we don’t have a vote on what should be done to the cheaters. If it were up to us, we would likely vote for Buster Olney’s idea for a zero tolerance policy and an automatic lifetime banishment for all users.
But it’s not up to us. So we’ll do what sports fans do, and cheer for our teams and the players wearing our team’s uniforms. That’s why Shawn Merriman is revered in San Diego and why Yankee fans cheered Jason Giambi the last few years. Surely, A-Rod will be welcomed back to the Bronx as well, even though we all know now that he is a known steroid user. Maybe, those who were bashing Giants fans back in the day will now understand our cheers for Bonds. Whether they do or not, as a Giants fan, I’ll bask in knowing that the bad guys have another steroid abuser (I’m not forgetting about you, Gagne) on their team.
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