Los Angeles Times readers weigh in on LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record as well as NBA trades this week.
While I am pleased by and supportive of the Dodgers retiring the number of Fernando Valenzuela, it’s coincidence with the Trevor Bauer fiasco is no accident. It is a callous and calculated public relations gambit to turn fan attention away from the team’s lack of heroic role model to be found or rallied around, either in the front office or on the team itself, with perhaps the notable exception of Clayton Kershaw.I celebrated this one-of-a-kind athlete on the East Coast, too.
From his rookie year magazine cover on my wall, to the reference in Bull Durham — and mimicking his windup in the backyard — Valenzuela inspired young fans and reminded us of the joy of the game. As Jaime Jarrín summarized: 40 years later, he’s still “unbelievable.”When the Dodgers announced they were retiring Fernando’s No. 34, Vin’s words rang in my ears: If you have a sombrero, throw it to the sky.I occasionally switched channels to look in on the 2023 Pro Bowl Games.
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