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Relocation, Descent, and Rejuvenation

By Francis Kinlaw

Patterns are observed during each baseball season—In weather, on the field, and in individuals’ play;But few transitions compare in scope, import or reasonWith the Dodgers’ unique move to LA. When O’Malley took his team west in ’58,A bond with Brooklyn was lost;But in his mind the fruits of the Golden StateJustified the sentimental cost. The owner’s decision affected so many peopleAnd changed the image of the franchise so much;Chavez Ravine, once built, would seem almost regalAs young players instilled a . . .

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