For a Dodgers fan like me, the story of the 2017 World Series is a wound that will never heal. In his article, Bill Shaikin suggests that A.J. Hinch deserves the asterisk removed from his name for the taint of the cheating scandal because he was a minor player and has owned his part in what happened.
Maybe I can be big enough to forgive Hinch, but as far as removing the asterisk I don’t think so. He witnessed the cheating in his dugout and did nothing to stop it. But I can never forgive Rob Manfred for the fact that in his finite wisdom he decided that the 2017 World Series trophy should remain in Houston. There is plenty of evidence that the cheating changed the results of that Series. And what about the $4,000 I spent on World Series tickets in ’17 hoping to fulfill my son’s lifelong dream of seeing his beloved Dodgers win the championship on the field at Chavez Ravine?
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The commissioner spit on the integrity of the sport my son and I love. That will never be forgiven.
Larry Weiner
Culver City
I read “Coach sheds an asterisk from ’17 scandal” by Bill Shaikin. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch should never shed that asterisk. I would love to see the Dodgers face the Tigers in the 2025 World Series and sweep them. Just because “Hinch said he was wrong” in not doing anything to stop the 2017 Astros from cheating does not exonerate him.
Vaughn Hardenberg
Westwood
Where was the foresight?
So, let me get this straight. Professional athletes who depend upon their vision for success don’t actually go routinely for a complete vision exam? After 10 years, Kiké Hernández “discovered” he had an astigmatism. Now Max Muncy “discovers” he has one too? Shouldn’t comprehensive eye exams be required of every batter and fielder? What is the Dodgers’ medical team doing here?
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Mike Schaller
Temple City
Making moves
Attention Dylan Hernández! Cannot agree. No time to panic, just yet. Leave Shohei Ohtani alone in his DH status. Dodgers are correct in letting him ease into his pitching until after the All-Star break. We still have plenty of decent arms to carry the load until then.
Aside from the first three quarters of an NBA game, the most meaningless stats in sports are baseball standings from April to July!
Marty Zweben
Palos Verdes Estates
The Dodgers continue to find ways to successfully fill holes in pitching, hitting and fielding. The latest arrival, Hyeseong Kim, has demonstrated potential with the bat and in the field. Perhaps, Dave Roberts may want to…