Dodger Thoughts, June 1, 2004:

I’m capable of a level of anger that sometimes surprises myself, so I can relate to that feeling of injustice Bradley must have had. Even if he was provoked - and I say this dispassionately - he should find a way to handle it better.

“I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t lose it when provoked,” Tracy said. Sure enough - but it’s how you lose it that is worth examining.

Perhaps, in his mind, Bradley’s anger was a display of civil disobedience against an entity abusing its power.

I can find no such explanation for the behavior of some fans. ... I’d like any of those who threw something on the field Tuesday night to explain to me a possible justification for doing so. Really - I just want to understand, because it utterly perplexes me.

There's anger. And there's anger management.

The fan who threw the bottle is the villain. The criminal.

The stadium security appeared inadequate.

But Milton Bradley needs to learn to let the authorities deliver punishment on his behalf. He has more to lose.

It frustrates me and breaks my heart all at once.