Home Baseball “All people who rushed to condemn Bauer should be issuing an apology”: Dave Portnoy’s Supportive Stance: Standing by Trevor Bauer Following Court Settlement

“All people who rushed to condemn Bauer should be issuing an apology”: Dave Portnoy’s Supportive Stance: Standing by Trevor Bauer Following Court Settlement

Baseball — 02/05/2024

Trevor Bauer is one of the most divisive MLB players. After he was accused of sᴇxᴜаʟ аssаᴜʟᴛ, the Los Angeles Dodgers terminated his contract and the league suspended him.

The former Cy Young winner and his accuser reached a settlement in court last year, dropping their allegations against one another.

“All people who rushed to condemn Bauer should be issuing an apology” - When Dave Portnoy defended Trevor Bauer after court settlement

Another divisive figure that divides fan opinion, Dave Portnoy, offered his thoughts on the situation following the dismissal of Bauer’s charges. The creator of Barstool Sports claimed that the media’s role as judge and jury “ruined” Bauer’s life:

The reason I kept quiet about Trevor Bauer until now is that not enough information was accessible. But as of right now, I feel it is very obvious that no reasonable person—not even a judge—can accept the accuser’s version of events.

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“Everyone who hastily denounced Bauer ought to be apologizing with the same vehemence as the denunciation. And once more, perhaps issues like this should be tried in court, where they belong, rather than on social media.

Does MLB have to give Trevor Bauer another chance?

Trevor Bauer has been pitching for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Pro Baseball in Japan since being cut by the Dodgers. After an outstanding 2023, he was granted free agency and is now attempting to return to Major League Baseball.

Bauer’s nаme carries a great deal of baggage. Any team considering signing him should be ready for the inevitable PR disаster and criticism.

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Some fans may never get the chance to see Bauer again, but the league might. It will be a very contentious issue if an MLB shift happens. Some think that by giving Bauer another chance, the league can lead by example.

renowned podcaster Patrick Bet-Bauer and David recently conducted an interview in which Bauer expressed similar views. Though it’s unclear if the league or any other MLB team would accept that narrative, Bauer undoubtedly has his share of admirers. Even so, it’s still improbable but not impossible.