.2003

> 12.24.03 - Santa Claus
We asked for Nomar. You gave us Alex Cora. We asked for Richie Sexson. You gave us Robin Ventura. We asked for Paul Quantrill to come back. Instead, you gave us Wilson Alvarez. F you Santa.

> 12.16.03 - Frank McCourt
If you have no money, back the fuck off. Really, it's for your own good. If you manage to fool MLB into letting you buy the team (with other people's money), and then have nothing left to put into the team itself, your life will not be pleasant. Dodger fans have grown accustomed to having $100 million dished out to worthless no-talents, and if you put an end to that, you're a dick. If you take over, and Dodger fans long for the days of Fox, you'd better hide your scummy face.

> 12.11.03 - Dan Evans
Now that the Brown trade is looking like a reality, it opens the door to landing someone huge. But if Evans fails to sign Vladimir Guerrero, acquire Nomar Garciaparra, or somehow woo someone equally impressive, the Dodgers are fucked. They would have downgraded their pitching staff and left their offense in shitsville. And, since it looks like the Dodgers would be low on the list of teams Vlad wants to play for and the Angels may be the frontrunners for Nomar, they may very well be fucked. The Dodgers will end up with J.D. Drew, and we'll all get to watch Brown pitch injury-free for the first time in years and lead the Yanks deep into the post-season while the Dodgers battle the Rockies for last place in the West. Beautiful, Dan. (But please, prove us wrong.)

> 12.8.03 - Gary Sheffield
With Sheffield on the verge of signing a 3-year deal with the Yanks, let's take a moment to remember what an asshole he is.

> 11.30.03 - Frank McCourt
Look fucker, if you're going to buy the team, buy them. Stop dicking around. You're fucking up 2004.

> 11.15.03 - Bill Singer
New York Mets special assistant Bill Singer (a former Dodger) is in the hot seat for making racial remarks to Dodger assistant GM Kim Ng during the general manager's meetings in Arizona. Obviously drunk (and stupid), Singer approached Ng in the hotel bar, asking questions about her heritage and then rambling nonsensical mock chinese. After telling Singer that her family is from China, Singer asked—and this is great—"What country in China?"

> 11.13.03 - Dan Evans
Dan Evans is pathetic. Obviously panicked about the possiblity of losing his job if McCourt takes over, Evans confronted Oakland GM Billy Beane about rumors that Beane would like to become the Dodgers' GM. Evans is finally acting like the pink-shirted pansy he is. The LA Times quoted Beane as saying "I'm not sure I was the best therapist" in reference to his conversation with Evans, which says two things: (1) Evans is scared to death, and (2) Beane didn't deny being interested in the Dodger job. In coming weeks, look for Evans to barricade himself in his office.

> 11.11.03 - Frank McCourt
It's looking more and more like this guy is a tease. There was word on Tuesday that McCourt hasn't submitted the paperwork necessary for MLB to put the Dodger sale on the agenda for the November 20 owners meeting. Many believe that McCourt is having trouble finding funding partners, though he insists he could complete the deal on his own if he had to. Frankly, we think that McCourt is having second thoughts about inheriting a shitty team. Either way, it's looking like another we may be in for another year of Fox ownership. Fucking great.

> 10.30.03 - Paul Quantrill
Greedy bastard opted out of the remaining year of his contract and is now a free agent. He was guaranteed $3.1 million in 2004, which, for a middle reliever, is pretty damn good. Here's hoping he experiences the "Jody Reed Syndrome" and ends up signing a minor league deal with the Devil Rays.

> 10.25.03 - Billy Ashley
Why not?

> 10.16.03 - The World Series
Marlins vs. Yankees. Who gives a shit?

> 10.10.03 - Frank McCourt
In anticipation of the McCourt Group's first ownership move being a trade of Eric Gagne, we have no choice but to deem Frank McCourt the Asshole of the Moment. Let's hope he proves us wrong.

> 10.5.03 - Tom Goodwin
Let us preface this by saying that we're pulling for the Cubs and we're thrilled they knocked off Atlanta. That said, how is Tom Goodwin suddenly a good hitter? The guy couldn't hit worth shit when he was in L.A., but as a Giant and Cub, he comes through. Sunday, Goodwin pinch hit for Kerry Wood and knocked in a run with a clean double. When he was on the Dodgers, the only thing clean was Goodwin's uniform because the asshole never got on base.

> 9.27.03 - Dan Evans
It's been almost a month since the last time Evans was asshole of the moment, and that's way too long. As the Dodgers pack it in for the winter, let's take a quick look and see who won't be packing it in quite yet: Marquis Grissom... Gary Sheffield... Mark Grudzeilanek... Eric Karros... and, oh, Jesse Orosco. Thanks, Dan.

> 9.25.03 - Qualcomm Stadium
Not a good place for the Dodgers. Good riddance to that shithole.

> 9.23.03 - Kevin Malone
Sure, Malone has been gone for a couple years, but every time Darren Dreifort injures himself, it's Malone's face that pops into our heads. So, when we read that Dreifort is going to need hip surgery (for an injury somehow sustained during his knee rehab), thoughts turned to the Sheriff—the man who signed a mediocre pitcher with a history of injuries to a $55 million contract.

> 9.21.03 - You People
Look, fuckers. It was first reported that the gunman was a Giants fan, so that's how we reported it as well. Apparently this initial info was wrong, but this isn't CNN, so get off our fucking back. The guy is a scumbag whether he's a Giant fan, Dodger fan, or ceiling fan.

> 9.19.03 - The Murderer
It always seemed like Giants fans took the rivalry a bit too far. One Giants fan, however, gave a new definition to "too far" on Friday night, killing a Dodger fan in the stadium parking lot. Very nice. Good note on which to end the season. Fucking scumbag.

> 9.18.03 - Dodgers Offense
For seemingly the hundredth time this season, you could count the Dodgers' hits on one hand Thursday. It's frustrating enough to deal with their offensive futility alone, but it's downright depressing to consider how, this season, the Dodgers have essentially wasted one of the best pitching staffs in recent history. Whores.

> 9.17.03 - Adrian Beltre
Players make mistakes, but the ninth inning of a 2-run game is not the time for them. With one out in the ninth Wednesday, Beltre was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double. This is a guy who's been complaining about not being 100%, and he's running on Steve Finley. Genius.

> 9.16.03 - Bob Brenly
The guy is just a dick. He's always got a look on his face like he's up to no good, and for a guy who had a .247 career batting average, he's pretty damn cocky. Prick. Asshole.

> 9.11.03 - Dodger Blues
Just like President Bush going to Camp David while the country was at war, Dodger Blues is taking a couple days off while the Dodgers halfheartedly fight their way through September. Assholes.

> 9.11.03 - Kevin Malone
After all, it was Kevin Malone who signed Andy Ashby to the 3-year, $22.5 million contract in December 2000. Now Ashby is done for the year—thankfully—but leaves quite a Dodger legacy: 14 wins. Thanks, Kevin.

> 9.10.03 - Paul Quantrill and Tom Martin
With the Dodgers' 4 outs away from their sixth consecutive win, Quantrill and Martin took it into their own hands. Dirty, ugly, old hands. Assholes.

> 9.8.03 - Tony Randazzo
Second base umpire Tony Randazzo is an asshole. Cesar Izturis was safe at second, completing the cycle, but Randazzo—seeing that the ball beat Cesar to the bag—called him out. Dick. Oops, we mean a-hole.

> 9.7.03 - Jim Tracy
It's been a good four days since Tracy was asshole of the moment, so it's time once again.

> 9.5.03 - Rex Hudler
We don't care if Rex Hudler is smoking pot, but we do take pleasure in his fall from grace.

> 9.2.03 - Evans & Tracy
Look, we're the first to rip on Daryle Ward for his size and inability to hit the ball, but to not call him up for September is just plain sad. As we speak, the poor guy is probably at the Excalibur buffet table eating himself to death. Evans and Tracy bring up Wilkin Ruan, Rodney Myers, Chad Hermansen, Jason Romano... but not Ward. We're not saying you have to actually use him in a game... just let him sit on the bench. Sure, you'd have to shore up the bench first, but it's the decent thing to do.

> 9.1.03 - Joe Thurston
After spending the whole season at Triple-A, the former "can't miss" prospect has been called up by the Dodgers. Dodger Blues would like to welcome him by naming him the Asshole of the Moment.

> 8.28.03 - Andy Ashby
Upset that his 3-10 record hasn't secured him a place in the starting rotation, Ashby expressed his displeasure Monday. The LA Times quoted Ashby as saying, "It's not nothing shocking, so the hell with it. I'm not going to worry about it. Easy to handle? Whatever, it don't matter. I'm going to do what they want me to do and go on. I'm not saying anything about it." Not saying anything? Well, Andy, you just did. While he acknoledged he hasn't pitched well, it's clear that he thinks he should still be in the rotation—especially from his body language while walking off the mound after pitching an inning of relief on Wednesday. Andy, take your $8 million and just shut up. If you're told to throw out of the pen, do it. If you're told to sit on the bench, do it. If you're told to massage Wilson Alvarez's thighs, do it. Your career is quickly winding down. Be happy you still have a job.

> 8.26.03 - Jim Tracy
You don't leave a pitcher in to give up 10 runs. Period.

> 8.24.03 - Rick Monday
This guy needs to be checked out by a neurologist because there's obviously something in his brain that's not working right. Rick Monday is the only broadcaster in baseball that can make you think that a grounder to first was actually a triple into the left field corner. Is he drunk? Retarded? Both?

> 8.19.03 - Steve Ripley
In the bottom of the 7th inning Tuesday, Shawn Green drove a ball toward the right field bullpen. The ball hit the edge of the bullpen gate, bouncing back on the field. Green should have had a double, but first base umpire Steve Ripley ruled it a home run, meaning Green's streak of 25 straight games without a home run had finally ended. Well, not so fast. While the box score may show a home run, Dodger Blues is declaring the streak alive and well. Steve Ripley, don't fuck with us.

> 8.17.03 - Jeff Shaw
We all knew that Jeff Shaw sucked when we watched him pitch, but only after two seasons of Eric Gagne closing do we actually know how bad Shaw actually was. Gagne saved his 41st straight game this season on Sunday, and makes it look easy. More importantly, we know the game's over. Shaw, on the other hand, made fans nervous as hell. He somehow managed to collect a shitload of saves, but not a single one was convincing. This may be a few years late, but Jeff Shaw is an asshole.

> 8.13.03 - Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy may very well be a nice guy. And he may very well be a great family man. But he is NOT a good manager. His latest dumb-shit move: bringing in Eric Gagne to pitch the ninth inning with the score tied—on the road. If the game's at home, bringing in Gagne in such a situation would be understandable, as the Dodgers would always have the last at-bat. But to bring him in on the road with the game tied—instead of waiting an inning or two in case a real save situation presented itself is just stupid. But why would we expect otherwise from Tracy?

> 8.11.03 - John Tudor
No particular reason for John Tudor being asshole of the moment other than the fact that he was an asshole. Never wanted to be on the Dodgers, missed most of '89 with an injury, and then went right back to the Cardinals after his Dodger contract was over. And his mouth was small. Asshole.

> 8.9.03 - Harry Carey
Just kidding.

> 8.6.03 - Shawn Green
Shawn Green has eleven home runs this season. Juan Castro has eight. Juan Castro. Enough said.

> 8.4.03 - Dan Evans
Looks like someone is beginning to freak out. Looks like someone is about to snap. Looks like someone knows he's about to get his ass fired. Defending himself to the LA Times, Dan Evans took the low road, blaming others for his inepetitude: "I've been very careful not to talk a lot about some of the things that we've been hit with here, because we knew what we were inheriting. That's fine; our staff and I are up to the challenge. But you just can't create players." He went on to say: "This is part of not having players to come up and offer us choices. This is part of existing contracts that limit our flexibility." Existing contracts? Oh, like Todd Hundley? A-hole.

> 8.1.03 - LA Times
When Dodger Blues and the LA Times have the same headline, it makes one of us look very bad: us.

> 7.31.03 - Adrian Beltre
With his starting job threatened once again, Adrian Beltre began his annual 2-week hot streak on Thursday. In his first at-bat after the Dodgers traded for Robin Ventura, Beltre homered to center. It's so simple. All the Dodgers had to do this year was keep a Tyler Houston blow-up doll on the bench. Beltre would be hitting .350. And Jason Romano would have someone to keep him company.

> 7.29.03 - Dan Evans
So, according to an LA Times article on Tuesday, Dan Evans is proud of his Hideo Nomo signing. Yeah, that turned out to be a good move. However, when it's sandwiched between the acquisitions of Mike Trombley, James Baldwin, Terry Mulholland, Tyler Houston, Todd Hundley, Daryle Ward, Fred McGriff, Jeromy Burnitz, and Rickey Henderson, it loses a little of its enormity. So go ahead Dan, pat yourself on the back for the Nomo signing. Then kick yourself in the balls for every other move you've made.

> 7.26.03 - Bob Brenly
Nothing fancy here... Brenly's just an asshole.

> 7.24.03 - Jim Tracy
Tracy gets ejected in the 4th inning Wednesday, and gets to spend the next couple hours relaxing in his office. Meanwhile, the rest of us have to watch Kaz Ishii hit 7 batters in an inning and see the Dodgers go down for the fourth time in the last five games. That's chicken shit. If Tracy doesn't want to sit in the dugout, sharing in the misery that he's partially responsible for, than he should just quit. Getting intentionally booted is garbage.

> 7.23.03 - You People
Every time that Dodger Blues isn't updated for a day, we get angry emails from you people. In anticipation of those emails today, you people are the assholes of the moment.

> 7.20.03 - Kevin Malone
Every now and then, it's good to sit down, take a deep breath, and think about what an asshole Kevin Malone was. Let us not forget.

> 7.17.03 - Odalis Perez
Apparently missing a flight from Miami, Odalis Perez was a no-show for Thursday's game at Dodger Stadium. While he's not scheduled to pitch until Sunday, failing to show up is pretty goddamn sketchy.

> 7.15.03 - Eric Gagne
The all-star break issupposed to not only provide a break for players, but for fans as well. So much for that. Eric Gagne got rocked in his one All-Star Game inning, picking up a blown save and the loss. Good way to go into the second half. And on behalf of Dodger Blues, our deepest apologies to whatever National League team makes the World Series and doesn't get home field advantage.

> 7.11.03 - Alan Casden
Developer Alan Casden, bidding to become the new owner of the Dodgers, formally acknowledged to the LA Times that one of the goals of his purchase would be to destroy Dodger Stadium and build a new park in downtown. While there'd certainly be benefits to a downtown stadium, Casden's callousness is a bit sickening: "They knock down stadiums all the time," he said. "Dodger Stadium is not an antique." True, it may not be an antique, but for the love of God, it's all we've got. It's depressing as hell to look on the field and see guys named Ward, Coomer, Barnes, and Hermansen... but if you glance up, and look around, you can't help but smile. (If Casden does knock down the stadium, however, will someone please make sure that Dan Evans is in the building when the wrecking ball hits?)

> 7.9.03 - Jack Clark
Jack Clark's job is apparently on the line, and it should be. He never should have been wearing a Dodger uniform in the first place, and after his motorcycle accident, it was obvious he'd rather be home in bed eating than helping the Dodgers solve their hitting woes. If Clark wants out, open the fucking door and escort him home. Then, figure out a way—even if it involves kidnapping—to bring in Gibby.

> 7.7.03 - Andy Ashby
If there truly were any teams foolish enough to be interested in Ashby, they're not interested any longer. Ashby gave up 5 runs in 4 innings Monday, eroding whatever trade value he might have had.

> 7.6.03 - Glenn Hoffman
Glenn Hoffman has never been a great base coach, but he's got to start using his puny little brain. With Shawn Green on first and nobody out in the 4th, Lo Duca lined a double into the rightfield corner. With Ward, Ross, and Izturis due up, Hoffman needs to send Green home. Instead, Green is held up at third. And what the fuck do you know, Ward goes down swinging and Ross grounds into a DP. Nice call, asshole.

> 7.3.03 - Jim Tracy
Not only is the man boring as hell, but he's just not a good manager. His pitching changes make no sense (removing Shuey—who had only pitched an inning—to bring Gagne into a non-save situation), he refuses to try any hit-and-run plays, and his lineups (Jason Romano leading off) are embarrassing. Now, once again, he's managed the Dodgers into 3rd place.

> 6.29.03 - Dan Evans
Maybe it's more like "idiot of the moment." In explaining why he's not panicked about making a trade, Evans was quoted in the LA Times as saying "It's the sum of 162 games, not one week in June." Fair enough. No reason to panic just because of a bad week. There's only one problem: it hasn't been just ONE bad week. The Dodgers haven't been able to score ALL season. Seventy-nine games. Long enough to judge a team. Reason enough to panic.

> 6.27.03 - Rex Hudler
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: listening to Rex Hudler is like sitting on the floor of a port-a-pottie. Not sure exactly how, but they're both terrible fuckin' exeriences.

> 6.26.03 - Jeff Reboulet
Moustache and all, Jeff Reboulet is batting .316 for the Pirates.

> 6.25.03 - Bill Russell
Why not? His name hasn't been mentioned in a while.

> 6.23.03 - Fred McGriff
Was there any doubt that sometime this season Fred McGriff would go on the DL for the first time in his 80-year career? Asshole.

> 6.22.03 - Fred McGriff
While it's probably possible for McGriff to strike out while sitting on the bench, his inactivity is really killing the McWhiff Meter.

> 6.21.03 - Eric Gagne
It's inevitable that Eric Gagne give up a run once in a while, but there's one thing that's unacceptable: an inning without a K.

> 6.18.03 - John Shelby
As John Shelby stood in the first base coaching box in the 6th inning Wednesday night, watching Paul Lo Duca foul off pitch after pitch, he could feel it. Shelby knew that Lo Duca was moments away from passing his 1988 24-game hitting streak. When Lo Duca stroked the 10th pitch of the at-bat into right center, Shelby knew what he had to do: stop Lo Duca from reaching first. You could see it in his eyes. He wasn't about to let some little Italian take his place in Dodger history. As Lo Duca approached first, Shelby clenched his fists... and tried to punch Lo Duca in the head. Shelby missed horribly, accidentally pumping his fists in the air. It was over. Lo Duca had passed him. Replays may show Shelby cheering for Lo Duca, but make no mistake: John Shelby tried to kill him. Asshole.

> 6.17.03 - Eric Karros
Chewbacca has 7 home runs and is batting .290 for the Cubs. Hairy asshole.

> 6.14.03 - Milton Bradley
The Dodgers got to experience firsthand Saturday what a colossal prick this guy is. Here's hoping Nomo has the balls to bean him on Sunday.

> 6.12.03 - Eric Gagne
Gagne picked up his 24th save on Thursday night, but didn't strike anybody out. Booooring. Asshole.

> 6.8.03 - Dan Evans
Since the Dodgers won ten in a row "scoring less than the league average," Dan Evans insists that the team doesn't need to make any moves. Well, Dan, the Dodgers have continued to score less than the league average since the streak ended, and they've won 4 and lost 8. A-hole.

> 6.5.03 - Dodger Blues
They'll be no updates from 6/5 through 6/8. So, before you can even demand it, we're deeming ourselves the asshole of the moment.

> 6.1.03 - Kevin Brown
It makes our job at Dodger Blues a lot harder when Kevin Brown actually earns his money. For that, he's an asshole. No worries, though... we'll be right here to tear him a new a-hole when he loses two straight.

> 5.29.03 - Fred McGriff
When you're down by six, and you run like a 70-year-old robot, don't try to stretch a single into more.

> 5.28.03 - Shawn Green
Get it together already, asshole.

> 5.26.03 - Brian Jordan
So, Brian Jordan is pissed because Jim Tracy gave him the day off on Sunday. "I'm tired of trying to figure it out," Jordan said. "I just do what they tell me to do." Look Brian, there's no rhyme or reason for half of what Tracy does, but if you haven't noticed, the Dodgers have won 10 in a row... so just shut up and don't cause a fucking problem.

> 5.21.03 - Jim Tracy
Look, forget about this left-handed/right-handed crap. Daryle Ward is not good. Put Kinkade in the fucking lineup and leave him there until he proves he doesn't deserve to start.

> 5.16.03 - Paul Lo Duca
On Paul Lo Duca T-Shirt Night, you'd better do more than get hit by a pitch.

> 5.12.03 - Mark Grudzeilenekake
It's the 4th inning of the Brewers/Cubs game, and Grudz is already 4 for 4. Asshole.

> 5.1.03 - Dodger Blues
In hindsight, trashing Vinny was pretty low. (We stand by our words, but it was low nonetheless.) From now on we vow to direct all anger at those who deserve it—people like Daryle Ward, Fred McGriff, Delino DeShields, and Jim Gott.

> 4.30.03 - Brian Jordan
Enough already. You're not that sick.

> 4.23.03 - Guillermo Mota
Geez, you wouldn't expect a DUI from a guy who seemed so in contol, so responsible, and so bright. Mota may not only be "asshole of the moment," but he's making an early bid to be "asshole of the year."

> 4.19.03 - Kevin Brown
So, poor Kevin Brown isn't feeling well. Poor Kevin Brown just lies on his couch all day at home. Poor Kevin Brown doesn't know what's wrong with him. Well, maybe it's the wads of hundred dollar bills jammed in his goddamn esophagus.

> 4.17.03 - Marvin Benard
In anticipation of the little fucker giving the Dodgers a hard time this weekend, Marvin Benard is the asshole of the moment.

> 4.13.03 - Jon Miller
Yes, you're a Giants announcer. We get that. But when you're doing the broadcast for ESPN, at least TRY to seem impartial. Goddamn blimp.

> 4.10.03 - Mark Grudzielanek
As of Thurday, Grudzizlklekengrjnk was batting .429. Yeah, yeah, only 35 at-bats. But an a-hole nonetheless.

> 4.2.03 - Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown pitches shutout ball for six plus innings Wednesday. A couple more outings like that and we'll have to take down the Kevin Brown salary disposal animation. Then we'd have to come up with something to replace it. Way too much work. Much easier if he just continues to blow like he did last year. Asshole.

> 3.31.03 - KFWB
As bad as 1150's signal was, it's clear that KFWB has its own problems. We were willing to overlook the lack of spring training coverage, because it was spring training. But it's opening day, goddamit. Stop going back and forth between news and baseball and traffic and Tracie Savage and Ross Porter and Ted Sobel. No fluidity whatsoever. Jesus that's annoying. So are the recorded clips. KFWB says they're "covering the bases." More like shitting on the bases and then lighting them on fire.

> 3.25.03 - Bob Watson
So Bob Watson and Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, have reduced Guillermo Mota's suspension by a game. That's just stupid. Mota is as guilty as O.J., and on top of that, has no testicles. Five games without him would have been such a blessing for the Dodgers. Four games is just a treat.

> 3.18.03 - Coalition to Advance the Protection of Sports Logos (CAPS)
According to these sons of bitches, DodgerBlues.com merchandise was infringing on copyrights and trademarks. Because of them (CAPSinfo.com), along with CafePress.com who hosted the DB store, you will no longer be able to own a beautiful $12 DodgerBlues.com mug, a $16 grey t-shirt, or a $14 mouse pad. We feel your pain.

> 3.12.03 - Dodgers Who Stopped Piazza
Guillermo Mota backpeddled toward the dugout, and Mike Piazza gave chase. Unfortunately, a few Dodgers decided to protect their pitcher and intercept Piazza—among them, Larry Barnes, Brian Jordan, and Adrian Beltre. Assholes!

> 3.6.03 - Tom Candiotti
Just for the hell of it.

> 2.26.03 - Hall of Fame Veteran's Committee
The system is new, but the result was the same. A redesigned Veteran's Committee, consisting largely of living players in the Hall, snubbed Gil Hodges again, failing to elect the fomer Dodger first baseman. Hodges was an eight-time All-Star who hit 370 homers, all but nine with the Dodgers. A case could be made for Maury Wills belonging in the Hall of Fame as well. Unfortunately you can't blame Gary Carter or Eddie Murray, who don't get to vote yet. (They do, however, get to continue grooming their tremendous afros.)

> 2.18.03 - Darin Erstad
So, Darin Erstad has included the Dodgers on a list of four teams to which he'll refuse a trade. The other teams: Montreal, Tampa Bay, and Florida. Here's hoping the asshole gets traded to the Brewers.

> 2.14.03 - Kevin Brown
Kudos to Bill Plaschke for pointing out the shittiness of Kevin Brown not reporting to spring training on time. Brown has always been an asshole, it's just that he used to be good also. Now that his talent is gone, however, all that's left is asshole.

> 2.10.03 - Diane Pucin
Perhaps this isn't timely, but since when do we claim to be? After umpire Bruce Froemming's derogatory comments last week, LA Times columnist Diane Pucin wrote an article detailing, among other things, Froemming's alleged sexism. So just to show we're not sexist, Diane Pucin is our first female Asshole of the Moment. Congratulations, Diane!

> 1.22.03 - David Checketts
Going from Rupert Murdoch to David Checketts would be like going from Terry Mulholland to, well, Paul Shuey. As rumors swirl of Checkett's bid to buy the Dodgers, more and more is revealed about this guy being a huge a-hole. He once fired a good friend over lunch, practically ran two professional sports teams into the ground, has a reputation for being arrogant and untrustworthy, and to top it off, has SIX kids.

> 1.4.03 - Adrian Beltre
Because you know damn well he's doing nothing to get in shape for the season and he's gonna report to Spring Training at a whopping 250.