ESPN’s “Around the Horn” is ending after a 23-year run that featured sportwriters from across the nation sharing their thoughts. The format sounded simple, but it is what made it a success. Real-life sportswriters, who many no longer read, expounding real-life opinions became a novelty. As for L.A. Times’ writer Bill Plaschke, thank you for always having Los Angeles’ back, as spoken by local WNBA legend Diana Taurasi.
Wayne Muramatsu
Cerritos
Bill Plaschke is proud of his time on “Around the Horn?” Twenty-three years of a smug, smarmy host, and a bunch of sportswriters desperate for sound bites and attention.
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Another reason why ESPN and so-called sports commentary is currently unwatchable. He should apologize for reaching so low.
James L. Pearle
Corona del Mar
Great article by Bill Plaschke regarding “Around the Horn.” However, contrary to his claim that he “always stunk,” because there were four panelists on each show, Plaschke’s winning percentage of 24.3% is just about what one would expect. Even Woody Paige — the Cy Young of ATH — had a lower winning percentage. Bill, thanks for so eloquently representing the City of Angels.
Ken Feldman
Tarzana
Taylor-made treasure?
It’s been said that one man’s leftovers are another man’s steak dinner. And that’s all you need to know about the difference between the Dodgers organization and the Angels. Two days after the Dodgers released a washed-up Chris Taylor, he was starting in center field for the Angels. Nothing else needs to be said.
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Bob Kargenian
Yorba Linda
Heavenly duo
As Bill Shaikin writes, Angels announcers Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza are great. As a long-suffering Angels fan, its a pleasure to at least be able to listen to them. Randazzo is particularly excellent. He doesn’t overdo the chatter like most do, is bright, witty, knowledgeable and subtly tells truths about the woeful team he covers. He is the best since Dick Enberg, who was one of the greatest ever.
Alvin S. Michaelson
Marina del Rey
Need more relief
Tanner Scott, a $72-million pitcher, has blown a third of his save opportunities this year. Eric Gagne, where are you?
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Mike Schaller
Temple City
I got excited about the Dodgers adding another former All-Star, Alexis Díaz, to their ravaged pitching staff, even more so upon learning he began this season on the IL. Seems like a perfect fit.
Steve Ross
Carmel
Escape to Detroit
I think I know why Jack Flaherty left the Dodgers for Detroit in free agency: He didn’t want to…