The Clubhouse in Los Angeles was turned upside down by the unexpected departure of the Austin Burns and Christaylor.
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The have used long-time players sparingly in their lineup this season, but each played a key role in the team dynamics.
Mookie Betts explained that the must essentially reorganize as a group in the absence of Burns and Taylor.
“(Barnes) always joked, joking, moving guys, stirring pots,” Betts told Bill Plunkett on the Orange County Register. “We need a guy that everyone is watching. As everyone is sitting, Bernsee got engaged and talked to everyone.
“CT has been quiet all the time. That may be a little different. But CT has always been an example of working hard. He was a cage guy showing young people how to prepare. I don’t know how to prepare for the game.
Baseball business president Andrew Friedman explained his decision to designate Burns to allocate and release Burns, and while it was emotionally difficult to release Taylor, he was wise from a business standpoint.
The are in the middle of a tight division race, and it is essential that every player on the roster plays at the highest level.
Nevertheless, recent player cuts have somehow hampered the team’s morale. Success is crucial to building a championship team, but chemistry is just as important.
Over the next few weeks, the will be tested by the latter.
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