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“The king who saves us is not a ruler with power, but a servant with love.” — In the Name of Jesus

@katiejwoo Let’s gooooooo!! 💙

Fired up yet? #Dodgers

“Love is not a possession to be hoarded, but a gift to be shared freely, trusting that it will return in abundance.” — With Open Hands

@dodger_daily Regardless of any promises that were made in the lead up to the signing last year, results matter. He’s been subpar this spring. Sasaki probably knows and embraces this as well (I would guess that he would be loathe to take an undeserved spot on the rotation).

The Roki Sasaki situation is complicated, and it's not as simple as making it black and white. Sasaki, unquestionably, has NOT performed well enough as a starter to deserve a spot in the opening day rotation. But, he was KEY in the World Series title last year, AND, he took WAY less money to join the Dodgers. He did that because he believed in the Dodgers' developmental system, and he felt as if he could grow the most under the Dodgers instruction. He also wanted to play with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Beyond that, I'm sure, as part of the sales pitch, the Dodgers assured him a spot in the rotation, because they were the only organization that could "logistically" implement a 6-man rotation. They can do that because Ohtani is a 2-way player, so, in essence, they can have 14 pitchers. So, to get Sasaki to sign, especially considering he was signing early, and thus, had to sign a Minor League contract, their HAD to be promises made. One could assume the Dodgers assured him a spot in the rotation, and, more importantly, a role as a starter. And, you have to understand, one of the secret sauces for the Dodgers with Free Agents is that they have developed a remarkable reputation for delivering on the promises they make. That alone is a MAJOR factor as to why the Dodgers are THE destination for Free Agents. And the ability to acquire the CORRECT Free Agents can NOT be understated as to the impact it's made in creating this dynasty. So, to move Sasaki either to the pen or to AAA, they would have to back out on a promise made, and one that was instrumental in his signing with the Dodgers instead of the Padres or any other organization. It's truly a "rock and a hard place" because you have everyone else on the "merit system" and pitchers being sent to OKC that deserve better, meanwhile, Sasaki is getting preferential treatment. Then, on top of all that, one of the LARGEST parts of this dynasty construction has been capturing the Asian market, specifically the Japanese market. The Dodgers have done such great work capturing that audience, and because of it, they are swimming in both money AND championships. It's been a 100% Win/Win, and surely NO ONE would want to upset that Apple Cart. Especially over a 6th starter, who has potential, as he showed in the playoffs last year? And on a team that could win 100+ games and win the Division by double digits? Even if he doesn't pitch well! Even if he pitches well in just 1/2 his outings, the Dodgers might win 110ish games if everything else plays out the way it should. That's the "rock and a hard place" that I see, and I can see both sides of it. For me, it just kind of "Is What It Is, and I trust the Front Office to massage this situation in a way that works for everyone in the long run. #dodgers

“The cross is the sign of God’s unconditional love for me, showing me that I am worth dying for, even when I have sinned.” — Bread for the Journey

@Dodgers @alannarizzo Literally scratched my head on this one. Here’s to hoping the demotion lights a fire inside Kim. The Hyeseong Kim revenge tour coming later this summer to a MLB ballpark near you. 🫡

The Dodgers optioned IF/OF Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

@Padres_Burner69 @MLBONFOX @sdutKevinAcee TIL “development” > WS rings. 🤷🏻‍♂️ keep coping and keep hoping, good sir. 🫡 (it has nothing to do w development and everything to do with your rotation utterly short on viable arms.)

@MLBONFOX @Jarmusic23 @sdutKevinAcee See what Padres development can do? Now what did Dodger development do to Tanner Scott lmao

Walker Buehler has made the Padres Opening Day roster, per @sdutKevinAcee

"Our life is a short opportunity to say 'yes' to God's love." — The Road to Daybreak

“As you are, that is how I love you.” — The Inner Voice of Love

@dodger_daily Let’s go, Kyle!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Kyle Hurt...UH...WHOA! Dude struck out the side in his 1 inning of work, and it WASN'T a fluke. He blew the doors off of his outing, and continues to make his case for one of the last spots in the bullpen on the 26-man roster. Fastball SAT 96.5...LFG! Atta Baby Big Hurt! #dodgers

"In a culture that rewards outrage, finality, and cutting people off, the practice of repair is radical. It asks us to stay connected long enough to be changed—by humility, by apology, by forgiveness." - Kate Bowler

Jahmai Jones was 13 when his father died from a brain aneurysm. Nearly 15 years later, he's honoring his mother by playing for Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic. "She means everything," Jones said. "I wouldn't be here without her." freep.com/story/sports/m…

@Dodgers , it’s not too late to do another bobble head night with this majestic pose. 🤙🏾 #LetsGoDodgers

“The neighbor is not the person who shares my blood, my language, my religion, or my culture, but the one who needs my help.” — Bread for the Journey

Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.

Am really out of words. People are being killed, and this man celebrates war and calls it prophecy. What Jesus does this man follow? The problem with Christian Zionism is that there is no Christ in it. This is certainly not the ethics of Jesus, nor his heart.

@JeffSpiegel The font & the alarmist headline screams National Enquirer vibes

"Struggling"?

@awitrado I saw the longer quote and realized that he was trying to lift up the Cubs fan base and his love for Chicago…..but I didn’t wake up today thinking we’d be catching strays from PCA 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

Alright then, bro. You chose violence. For no reason.

@TalkinBaseball_ PCA hurt my feelings. Thank God I have my WS rally towel to wipe my tears with. #letsgododgers

PCA didn’t mince words when comparing Cubs fans to Dodgers fans