Don’t You Think Dodgers/Padres Look Old

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Don’t You Think Dodgers/Padres Look Old

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Good morning.

First thing I noticed in LAD series is the Dodgers looked old. Even Ohtani. Now the SD series, I see the same thing. Old. Especially Tatis.

Then I realized these were heavy old veterans teams. LITTLE youth. I checked, sure enough, in March 2026, they were one two in oldest teams.

And I can see a huge difference in team attitudes. Youth verse old. It’s real.

Heres a new take- maybe youth prevents or recovers quick from injury, verse the old creaking vets.

Am I just too ……
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Machado looks like the Tin Man in need of an oil can. (hope he doesn't kill us today)
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 10 May 2026 08:52 am Good morning.

First thing I noticed in LAD series is the Dodgers looked old. Even Ohtani. Now the SD series, I see the same thing. Old. Especially Tatis.

Then I realized these were heavy old veterans teams. LITTLE youth. I checked, sure enough, in March 2026, they were one two in oldest teams.

And I can see a huge difference in team attitudes. Youth verse old. It’s real.

Heres a new take- maybe youth prevents or recovers quick from injury, verse the old creaking vets.

Am I just too ……
It’s true. We got a lot younger this year. It shows. Long term free agent contracts turn into overpriced aging veterans. I like where we are today.
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BrockFloodMaris wrote: 10 May 2026 10:29 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 10 May 2026 08:52 am Good morning.

First thing I noticed in LAD series is the Dodgers looked old. Even Ohtani. Now the SD series, I see the same thing. Old. Especially Tatis.

Then I realized these were heavy old veterans teams. LITTLE youth. I checked, sure enough, in March 2026, they were one two in oldest teams.

And I can see a huge difference in team attitudes. Youth verse old. It’s real.

Heres a new take- maybe youth prevents or recovers quick from injury, verse the old creaking vets.

Am I just too ……
It’s true. We got a lot younger this year. It shows. Long term free agent contracts turn into overpriced aging veterans. I like where we are today.
Correct. But don’t you agree something seems different. Not only with each team, but a difference between us and each team. The only thing I could come up was, was old. Not maybe a bad thing.
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Interesting….

a board that once would desperately cling to worn out old guys as they strolled through their farewell tours, or chased personal stats…

is now embracing youth…

a refreshing change…
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On the topic of the Dodgers

Did anyone else see their unis last night? Abomination, whoever approved those needs to be shot
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Banner29 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:51 am On the topic of the Dodgers

Did anyone else see their unis last night? Abomination, whoever approved those needs to be shot
I’m not a fan of all these non team color uniforms.
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Banner29 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:51 am On the topic of the Dodgers

Did anyone else see their unis last night? Abomination, whoever approved those needs to be shot
Agree….

They have a great uni..what was the point of that?
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:55 am
Banner29 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:51 am On the topic of the Dodgers

Did anyone else see their unis last night? Abomination, whoever approved those needs to be shot
I’m not a fan of all these non team color uniforms.
Me neither. The White Sox were in red jerseys.
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They are one of the oldest teams at over 30 a man.
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BrockFloodMaris wrote: 10 May 2026 10:57 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:55 am
Banner29 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:51 am On the topic of the Dodgers

Did anyone else see their unis last night? Abomination, whoever approved those needs to be shot
I’m not a fan of all these non team color uniforms.
Me neither. The White Sox were in red jerseys.
Exactly. And the basic WS uni is nice, even a bit intimidating.
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11WSChamps wrote: 10 May 2026 11:00 am They are one of the oldest teams at over 30 a man.
My research said oldest and second oldest, both over 30. It shows.
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45s wrote: 10 May 2026 10:56 am
Banner29 wrote: 10 May 2026 10:51 am On the topic of the Dodgers

Did anyone else see their unis last night? Abomination, whoever approved those needs to be shot
Agree….

They have a great uni..what was the point of that?

As much as I hate the Dodgers I agree. Their (usual) unis are top tier
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All I see is Dodgers winning - Division, league, and WS championships.

30 yrs old is old. Right!! Nice one.
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ilcubuffs wrote: 10 May 2026 13:16 pm All I see is Dodgers winning - Division, league, and WS championships.

30 yrs old is old. Right!! Nice one.
I still say they look something different than young swagger. Maybe these oldest teams look - professional -Ha.

I’m not saying old ain’t capable, but I am saying there seems to be a different flare- heavy vet verse no vet.
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 10 May 2026 08:52 am Good morning.

First thing I noticed in LAD series is the Dodgers looked old. Even Ohtani. Now the SD series, I see the same thing. Old. Especially Tatis.

Then I realized these were heavy old veterans teams. LITTLE youth. I checked, sure enough, in March 2026, they were one two in oldest teams.

And I can see a huge difference in team attitudes. Youth verse old. It’s real.

Heres a new take- maybe youth prevents or recovers quick from injury, verse the old creaking vets.

Am I just too ……
Just FYI, Tatis Jr. is only 27 years old. TBS, you have to wonder just how many of those $340 million were "injected" into his contract and not a result of overall talent, thus making Padres' future output prediction models based on fraudulent input.

I'd be livid if I were a Pads fan or front office exec as it appears the chickens are already coming home to roost.

Now watch him 3 home runs against us this afternoon. lol