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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Spring Training: Trevor Bauer Disappointed By Manny Machado
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Dodgers Spring Training: Trevor Bauer Disappointed By Manny Machado

Matthew Moreno
March 7, 2021
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Trevor Bauer, 2021 Spring Training
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Some of the anticipation over the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the San Diego Padres for the first time this spring was washed away with several regulars not playing in the matchup at Camelback Ranch.

Chief among them were Mookie Betts, Corey Seager, Max Muncy, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Eric Hosmer. Machado’s absence was particularly noteworthy in that it eliminated the opportunity to see Trevor Bauer.

Machado has hit Bauer well in his career, though the right-hander is confident the tide will begin to turn in his favor this season. “I’m just mad that Manny didn’t make the trip,” Bauer joked after throwing three scoreless innings against the Padres.

“You know? He’s already ducking me. I just wanted to face Manny. I wanted to see him. I’m mad he’s ducking me.”

When asked if his struggles against Machado were mental or a physical correction such as approach and pitch selection, Bauer only offered a vague response. “Just wait. Just wait. It’s going to be a fun year,” he said.

Bauer got a jump start on enjoying himself against the Padres by spending the majority of the first inning with his right eye closed. “I like making myself uncomfortable and throwing different stuff my way and trying to find a solution for it,” he explained.

“I think that’s how you improve. You find a way to make yourself uncomfortable, get comfortable with it and do it again.”

Roberts quells talk of Dodgers-Padres rivalry

Considering both teams enjoyed success last season and are positioned well moving forward, it has stoked conversations of the Dodgers and Padres now having a rivalry. However, manager Dave Roberts doesn’t see it in the same light as the San Francisco Giants, or Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees.

“I just think that’s a ways down the road,” Roberts said. “When you’re talking about those types of rivalries, that’s more generational and withstood the test of time. Right now, I think there’s more to a rivalry than just geography.”

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TAGGED:2021 Spring TrainingLos Angeles DodgersManny MachadoSan Diego PadresTrevor Bauer
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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