Trevor Bauer discussion thread

[Spanky__99]

 

Just that headline makes me cringe, will not read, lol. This situation is no fault to the Dodgers, no one seen this coming.

[Jimcanuck]

Just that headline makes me cringe, will not read, lol. This situation is no fault to the Dodgers, no one seen this coming.

 

It's not saying its the Dodgers fault, mate.

[Laika]

Just that headline makes me cringe, will not read, lol. This situation is no fault to the Dodgers, no one seen this coming.

 

You're not wrong but that doesn't change the optics.

 

A huge chunk of MLB watchers thought Bauer was a creep before the Dodgers signed him. Now those people are vindicated and the Dodgers are tarnished. The Dodgers' justifications for signing Bauer in context just don't matter much in the arena of perception.

[JuniorFelix54]

The guy has text messages from this woman basically telling him to treat her like as much of a pig as possible, so if he did that case closed. Not sure why he is still suspended, a travesty.

[z3r0s]

You're not wrong but that doesn't change the optics.

 

A huge chunk of MLB watchers thought Bauer was a creep before the Dodgers signed him. Now those people are vindicated and the Dodgers are tarnished. The Dodgers' justifications for signing Bauer in context just don't matter much in the arena of perception.

 

I guess I don't understand how the Dodger are 'tarnished'. I can't imagine this affecting the fanbase loyalty, ability to pull free agents, clubhouse chemistry, or really any other aspect of the club really. Sure people will be able to say 'they signed that creep that one time' but they suspended him when this stuff came out and it doesn't sound like he is going to be back with the team no matter what happens in court.

 

I just don't see what 'damage' its going to do the Dodgers other than the big fat check they wrote for no return.

[Abomination]

The guy has text messages from this woman basically telling him to treat her like as much of a pig as possible, so if he did that case closed. Not sure why he is still suspended, a travesty.

 

Just because she asked for it doesn't mean it's legal for him to do it. It sounds like a big tangled mess which will take quite a while to figure out.

[Spanky__99]

You're not wrong but that doesn't change the optics.

 

A huge chunk of MLB watchers thought Bauer was a creep before the Dodgers signed him. Now those people are vindicated and the Dodgers are tarnished. The Dodgers' justifications for signing Bauer in context just don't matter much in the arena of perception.

 

Good point, but in the world of common sense... *sighs*

[Jimcanuck]

You're not wrong but that doesn't change the optics.

 

A huge chunk of MLB watchers thought Bauer was a creep before the Dodgers signed him. Now those people are vindicated and the Dodgers are tarnished. The Dodgers' justifications for signing Bauer in context just don't matter much in the arena of perception.

 

And a fair number on here posted that baseball needs more Bauers.

[Spanky__99]

I guess I don't understand how the Dodger are 'tarnished'. I can't imagine this affecting the fanbase loyalty, ability to pull free agents, clubhouse chemistry, or really any other aspect of the club really. Sure people will be able to say 'they signed that creep that one time' but they suspended him when this stuff came out and it doesn't sound like he is going to be back with the team no matter what happens in court.

 

I just don't see what 'damage' its going to do the Dodgers other than the big fat check they wrote for no return.

 

TY... Good sir, great post.

[connorp]

The guy has text messages from this woman basically telling him to treat her like as much of a pig as possible, so if he did that case closed. Not sure why he is still suspended, a travesty.

 

First and foremost, the players don’t want him back and they’ll be just fine without him. He’ll definitely never play again as a Dodger

[Spanky__99]

And a fair number on here posted that baseball needs more Bauers.

 

For far different reasons you idiot?!

[Jimcanuck]

For far different reasons you idiot?!

 

You can make posts without revealing your ugly side, Spank.

 

As Laika said, it was known Bauer is a creep, yet that didn't stop the posts saying baseball needs more Bauers.

[Jonn]

I don’t think having kinky sex makes somebody a creep. A lot of people do this s*** and much weirder. He had consent but might have taken it to far. I don’t know what conclusion will get from this law wise. But I don’t see any reason why he can’t play Baseball again.

[Omar]

I don’t think having kinky sex makes somebody a creep. A lot of people do this s*** and much weirder. He had consent but might have taken it to far. I don’t know what conclusion will get from this law wise. But I don’t see any reason why he can’t play Baseball again.

 

Some things an individual can't consent to. Think of the Kevorkian Dr. Death cases. Everything can be challenged after the fact.

[Jonn]

Some things an individual can't consent to. Think of the Kevorkian Dr. Death cases. Everything can be challenged after the fact.

 

I just feel like there are people out there doing actully bad things. And this s*** is getting excessive.

[Laika]

And a fair number on here posted that baseball needs more Bauers.

 

People who have good YouTube channels and speak their minds, not sexual creeps.

 

Cheap shot arguments just make you look bad

[JuniorFelix54]

First and foremost, the players don’t want him back and they’ll be just fine without him. He’ll definitely never play again as a Dodger

 

In general the guy does come off as a giant ahole, if he is being railroaded perhaps it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. My NL team is the Mets being from the tri state area and he jerked them around then signed with LA so the hell with him. Looks like the Mets dodged that bullet.

[Jimcanuck]

People who have good YouTube channels and speak their minds, not sexual creeps.

 

Cheap shot arguments just make you look bad

 

It was only mentioned in relation to the Dodgers signing him. Despite the evidence of Bauer being a creep/*******, he still had widespread support.

[Spanky__99]

You can make posts without revealing your ugly side, Spank.

 

As Laika said, it was known Bauer is a creep, yet that didn't stop the posts saying baseball needs more Bauers.

 

My ugly side from you?

[Spanky__99]

Notes on Bauer from the Athletic this morning...

 

The Trevor Bauer investigation is ongoing

 

Major League Baseball might be in a lockout, but it does not mean the league’s investigation into Trevor Bauer is pausing. Subscribers can read the full breakdown here, but I pulled some highlights for all:

 

First, let’s catch up: Bauer is accused of sexual assault, and the investigation rests with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office. The pitcher has been on leave from MLB since July 2.

 

The DA’s office is taking an unusually long time investigating Bauer’s case. It took charge of the issue Aug. 27, nearly four months ago. There is no timeline on when it could be resolved, but sources told The Athletic’s Brittany Ghiroli that the earliest a decision could come is January.

 

MLB will follow soon after with punishment, which doesn’t depend on the filing of any formal charges. Bauer can also appeal any punishment imposed by the league office.

 

Other item of note: Bauer reportedly exercised his $32 million option for next season, which means he is under contract and will be on the Dodgers roster once the case is resolved.

[Boxcar]

You can make posts without revealing your ugly side, Spank.

 

As Laika said, it was known Bauer is a creep, yet that didn't stop the posts saying baseball needs more Bauers.

 

Bauer is a creep, eh

 

Don't even think I need to add anything to that one.

[Beans]

During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box; and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody.

 

lol at everyone who didn't catch this Happy Gilmore quote.

[Beans]

This story is salacious as hell, I tell you what.

 

I bet he walks on the charges, but ends up in a massive feud with Manfred when the league gives him like a 15-game suspension or something similarly non-punitive. Only Bauer would fight any length of suspension, even if it means missing just 3 starts... dude is obstinate.

 

Disappointing seeing the same two dozen people still fighting over moral judgements on everything in the news, but mildly satisfying that Jim is still Jim, and being treated as Jim... lol

[John_Havok]

This story is salacious as hell, I tell you what.

 

I bet he walks on the charges, but ends up in a massive feud with Manfred when the league gives him like a 15-game suspension or something similarly non-punitive. Only Bauer would fight any length of suspension, even if it means missing just 3 starts... dude is obstinate.

 

Disappointing seeing the same two dozen people still fighting over moral judgements on everything in the news, but mildly satisfying that Jim is still Jim, and being treated as Jim... lol

 

Any suspension they levy now would be retroactive to his admin leave. So if he gets 15 games now, all he would have to do is fork over 15 games of salary from last season and he’d be free to play right away since he’s already missed way more games than that

[connorp]

LA is woke, so probably he can’t play there. I wonder what off-loading him will look like. I also know it won’t be to the Jays

[Beans]

Imagine Bauer appeals even a retroactive suspension... lol

[connorp]

Imagine Bauer appeals even a retroactive suspension... lol

 

Course he would. $$$ more than principle

[AdamGreenwood]

What teams would take on Bauer? Jays are way too much into virtue signalling to take the risk.

You generally need a team with a rich benefactor as opposed to a corporation who has to worry about their brand.

 

Padres don't seem to have a character requirement.

Astros took on Osuna when nobody else would touch him.

Yankees took on Chapman post-scandal.

[Jimcanuck]

Mets owner only wants to win and needs pitching so there's a fit. The length of the investigation is interesting though.

[Beans]

In her ruling, Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman said the woman’s injuries, as depicted in photographs, were “terrible.” But the judge also said the only evidence of any injury the woman sustained while unconscious resulted from getting “hit on the butt.” The judge also said the woman was “not ambiguous about wanting rough sex in the … first encounter and wanting rougher sex in the second encounter.”

 

The district attorney is not bound by those conclusions. The district attorney also has to weigh how much the credibility of the accuser might have been damaged when the judge ruled the woman was “materially misleading” in her initial court filing.

Hmm...

 

https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2021-11-01/what-comes-next-trevor-bauer-dodgers-sexual-assault-case