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Dodgers Aren't Pret-a-Porter
2004-09-17 09:13
by Jon Weisman

Dodger executive Lon Rosen told Larry Stewart of the Times that the team has not had discussions with potential new play-by-play announcers for the team, so we may well see Ross Porter and Rick Monday return next season even though their current contracts are near expiration. (There is already a commitment for Vin Scully to return.)

But I agree with Porter's own statement that he has earned the right to know now whether the Dodgers intend to replace him. Even though I understand a hypothetical desire for the Dodgers not to make a rash decision - ask Jim Tracy how much the team likes to dangle - and even though I understand that there are potential replacements with whom the Dodgers might not have yet had the opportunity to meet, Porter simply deserves better. He deserves an answer. (For what it's worth, I think that answer should be that he's returning.)

Imagine if this is Porter's farewell season after nearly three decades, and he isn't given the privilege of at least knowing it and being able to prepare a proper, meaningful farewell to his listeners.

"I feel that after 28 years, I'm entitled to know before the season is over," Porter told Stewart.

You may be a fan of Porter, Monday, both or neither. But clearly, there is a window here for you to make your own opinion known. And important people in the Dodger organization, I have found, do read this site. Certainly Porter does.

Previously: Next Stop Porterville

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