After five seasons covering the Dodgers, the writer says he is now more journalist than fan, a shift he recognized when he felt vindicated for being right about how the team handled Shohei Ohtani. He says it is not the end and has four Guide entries left.
At 17, the writer attended a Dodgers-Rockies game at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2000. He recalls a Fox/Dodger executive telling him to grow up after he peppered him with questions. Editor Eric Stephen hired him five years ago with one directive: write about interesting things. The writer says he has since covered the team at every MLB ballpark.
During a Coors Field tour in Denver, the writer learned that visiting teams have no kitchen and must order meals. The Rockies pay for the orders and are reimbursed after the visiting team leaves.
