Dodgers Fans React to LA Adding Jake Marisnick on MLB Deal
Going into the trade deadline, many MLB analysts have listed a right-handed batter among the Dodgers’ needs as the second half of the season prepares to kick off Friday.
LA took a step towards addressing this need when they signed outfielder Jake Marisnick, a member of the infamous 2017 Houston Astros team that was revealed to have been using an elaborate sign-stealing system on their way to a World Series victory over LA.
Marisnick isn’t going to break any team batting records, but he is a solid option for the Dodgers to have while right-handed hitters Trayce Thompson, Chris Taylor and Miguel Vargas are all missing time either due to injuries or demotion. Marisnick hit .232 with two home runs across 33 games for the Detroit Tigers, who recently designated the 32-year-old for assignment.
We asked you, Dodgers Nation, how you felt about LA’s move on the final night of the All-Star break. Here’s how some of you responded.
Some took a utilitarian approach.
It's fine if he can help us win.
— Brian T. Stoner, CPA (@bstonercpa) July 13, 2023
Others attempted to read the tea leaves on how this might affect the Dodgers’ trade deadline moves.
Trade piece. He won’t see significant playing time in LA
— Matthew Rowland (@MATTDROW88) July 13, 2023
Others, either because of Marisnick’s mediocre stat line or his affiliation with one of the most-hated teams in baseball, were not happy.
This is one time I really wish we had a thumbs down button on this platform. ??
— View DaBlue (@ViewDaBlue) July 13, 2023
I'll boo anyone from the 2017 Trashtros and current Trashtros team, even a Dodger
— Jimmy Choi (@jimmyhchoi) July 13, 2023
Some of you were rather blunt, but we thank you for your honesty.
He sucks
— MAGAMEMNON (@AggieJ1016) July 13, 2023
We will boo him hard if he sucks….
— Balk (@pepeladoyers) July 13, 2023
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It is absolutely NOT fine to hire a cheater. Why does he get a pass for what he did…..and from the very team he wronged. This infuriates me.
He’s going to get booed already, if he turns into another Astro cheater – Josh Reddick, he may get booed out of LA Hopefully just another trade piece
Is friedman that desperate??!! He gambled, now he’s forced to scrounge!!
This site needs a lot of work.