Reader: Colorado Rockies would be even better if they got rid of Dinger

When Tim Lincecum isn't on the mound, the Colorado Rockies are among the very best teams in baseball. But in response to a Kyle Garratt post about the Rockies series against the San Francisco Giants, one reader had a gripe. Not about one of the players, mind you. About the...
By Michael Roberts
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When Tim Lincecum isn’t on the mound, the Colorado Rockies are among the very best teams in baseball. But in response to a Kyle Garratt post about the Rockies series against the San Francisco Giants, one reader had a gripe.

Not about one of the players, mind you. About the mascot.

Dean S writes:

Can someone please get rid of Dinger? That act is so tired and bush league. Send him to the Rockies AAA affiliate where he belongs. Either that, or I think if he wants to be a part of the game, brushback pitches and bean balls towards the asinine mascot should be fair game.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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