Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
May 04, 2007
Under the Ravine

Via Dodger Thoughts, Bill Plaschke interviews a former Dodgers clubhouse manager about how these people protect players:

Dickenson said he would pour a cup of beer and place it in the dugout bathroom. The star player would sneak there between innings for a drink, and continue drinking throughout the game.

"The guy couldn't play with a hangover, so we had to keep him going," Dickenson said. "Hey, he played great, and nobody complained."

Such is the motto of baseball's minimum-wage, major-impact clubhouse attendants.

Keep them going, and nobody will complain.

In other words, baby the players. The article is well worth your time.


Posted by David Pinto at 01:19 PM | Players | TrackBack (0)
Comments

It is indeed an excellent article. I also don't believe the following statement one bit - " 'Our clubhouse atmosphere has changed under the leadership of Ned [Colletti] and Grady [Little],' she said."

Canned statement from a spokesperson aside, I've always been under the impression that Grady Little is very much a "player's manager," and has a reputation for being very lax with player discipline.

Also, good on Eric Karros for being honest.

Posted by: Will at May 4, 2007 02:28 PM
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