By Jon Weisman
Welcome to Dodger Insider!
We intend for this blog to quickly become a new destination for comprehensive Dodger coverage. Everything in the Dodger universe, from what’s happening on and off the field to the scoop on tickets, promotions and events in the community, you’ll find highlighted here. We’ll have interviews, video highlights, analysis, think pieces and more. We hope to be a reference guide for the casual and hardcore fan alike.
For those who know me from Dodger Thoughts, the big change will be that I’m no longer a one-man band. We’ll have contributions from several in the organization and insider access.
Monday is launch day. Get ready to enjoy the ride.
Jon Weisman
Welcome!
efb
IM SO EXCITED JON!!!!!
TheConman (@akaTheConman)
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purple drank (@purpledrank0)
Hi Jon I am Purple Drank
puntoforpresident
I want this site to succeed almost as much as I want Nick Punto to be president
Jack Sparrow
Hi Jon Capnsparrow checked in too. Bob will be around later to spew his hurtful truths so be warned. Drank should have warned you.
puntoforpresident
I am confused by this comment. Why do you like Manny Acta so much?
TheConman (@akaTheConman)
Good luck, Jon!
Amy (@SpaceDodgers)
I look forward to the success of this blog.
purple drank (@purpledrank0)
Hey Jon if u need a guest writer, Drank can help. Drank wrote an article on Chili Buss, comparing him to a Walter White. A goat liked it. Looking forward to your great work!
efb123
I love that this place has no Official Rules.
Jon Weisman
There are obviously rules for civility – if people need them spelled out, we will. Thanks.
puntoforpresident
Don’t mind efb Jon it’s the dranks and cats you’ve got to look out for
purple drank (@purpledrank0)
Don’t worry Jon I am a civilized drank that loves talking about baseball.
puntoforpresident
I think Dee Gordon is a rising star oh and speaking of which Star Wars is awesome.
MSTI Cartoons (@MSTIcartoons)
I hope there’s a vibrant community that forms here so I can make cartoons about it!
DK Dodgers (@DKDodgers)
Hi Jon.
I met you last summer at a book signing. We spoke of my old college classmate Mark Langill. Congratulations on the GIG and the blog.
I believe that sabermetric statistics tend to under-value speed and that, given consistent playing time (though not at SS), Dee Gordon should hit at least .260 with an OBP of at least .340 and an average of 60+ SB per 162 games. I am looking forward to seeing him play some 2B and some OF in 2014.
Oh, and I believe that the “pitchers’ wins” statistic is wildly overvalued by the mass media but that it does have “some” inherent value (not the “zero value” attributed to it by many sabermetric devotees).
Good luck with this!
crzblue
Welcome to the Mlb blogs Jon! It is great to have this kick in. My blog will go on 5 years come February 13.
Emma
http://crzblue.mlblogs.com.
Looking forward to reading here and commenting. We had fun with Josh and the Inside the Dodgers blog. U dm sure the old gang from there will show up here soon.
kmt59
Looking forward to your usual great work Jon
Greg Schwendinger (@GregS7)
Good luck Jon! We’ll be reading along as always!
– 3UPN3DOWN from the toaster days!
John Tollis
John_from_Aus here, hope it all goes well Jon
Rick Libott
Wonderful news. Can’t wait until Monday, Welcome back, Jon
oldbrooklynfan
Good Luck. I’m looking foward to Dodger Insider.
ThinkBlueLA (@Think_BlueLA)
The best of luck to you Jon. Looking forward to seeing you at the Ravine.
Jon Weisman
New post up top.
Dick Greenblatt
So glad you’re back, and already enjoying (once again) your work!
season2t
Oh thank Blue! I went into withdrawals when you and Tony Jackson pulled your baseball blogs on the same day.
68elcamino427
Congrats Jon. The Dodgers found the right man for the job.
package206
Hey Jon
Congrats and good morning. Is Donnie going to sign today?
Mark Newman
Reblogged this on MLB.com Blogs Central and commented:
Please welcome the first major addition to the MLB.com Blogs community in 2014: DODGERS INSIDER. Jon Weisman is part of a group from the Dodgers’ front office that has begun regular posting on the PRO blog, and it will be THE blog destination for the club’s fans. dodgerinsider.mlblogs.com
Paul K
Very cool that the Dodgers are now on WordPress.
-Paul K
http://apieceofthegame.mlblogs.com
midkidsyndrome
Good Luck Jon! PLEASE get Kersh and A.J. to bring back “Between Two Palm Trees”! Thanks.