I have refrained from writing about the Dodgers over the last few weeks. Things were so up in the air, and then I get superstitious. Maybe one of these days I’ll sit down and re-cap this season and the playoffs once they come to an end. It doesn’t help that Yoon started law school and [...]
Four + One Blog
Where the search for a well-rounded existence can stretch its legs.
If you’re new to the blog, here are a few things to get you started. The game behind the name tells the tale of where the name 4+1 originated. Some of the early posts will give you an idea of what I'm into, my latest posts have tended to showcase the projects I'm working on. Enjoy.
Dispatch from Dodgertown: A Call For Help, Ah-ooooooh!
In case you are wondering, the last word of the title should be pronounced as so:
Wolf Howl-short
—–> This t-shirt will make more sense later in the blog, but you still won’t want to buy it.
I have a belief that we as spectators can play a part in the outcome of a sporting event. I know [...]
Note to NL Pitchers
Dear NL Pitchers,
In 2007 I was watching a Dodgers game with my brother-in-law up in Seattle. It was late in the season and Russell Martin had gone from being a surprising breakout in 2006 to a mainstay offensively and defensively in 2007. It was late in a tight game and there was a runner on [...]
Dear Ned Colletti, Please Don’t Be the Cleveland Cavaliers
Last night was another gritty, hard fought win for the Dodgers. They lost a lead, and then came back to win it in the 10th. Matt Kemp had a great looking opposite field single to win it. Things just keep on rolling for the boys in blue. They’ve only lost four series all season long [...]
Breaking Out of a Slump
By nature, I’m not a very partisan person. I try to see both sides of a story. I enjoy getting all the information and avoid making rash decisions. I don’t like joining up with causes and passionately proclaiming things to other people. But there are some exceptions. I’m a Dodger fan. And I’m decidedly PRO-Andre [...]