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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Former Dodgers Rooting For Astros Manager Dusty Baker In 2022 World Series
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Former Dodgers Rooting For Astros Manager Dusty Baker In 2022 World Series

Matthew Moreno
October 29, 2022
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Dusty Baker, 2022 World Series
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The Houston Astros reaching the World Series for a fourth time in the past six seasons has created a bit of a dichotomy because of the franchise’s history with a cheating scandal and popularity of manager Dusty Baker.

He’s long been regarded as one of the more popular figures in the sport, dating back to a 19-year playing career. That included time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and winning the World Series in 1981 against the vaunted New York Yankees.

Although the Astros have recent history of cheating the Dodgers out of a World Series, Baker has the support of former teammates and others with ties to the organization.

Among them is Kenny Landreaux, who has long been cheering for Baker, via Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times:

“Come on, man,” Ken Landreaux said with a laugh this week. “I’ve been rooting for him since he got with the Astros.”

Steve Garvey is supporting Baker as well, but he also has a relationship with Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper and wouldn’t be opposed to either team winning the World Series:

Former Dodgers star Steve Garvey is rooting for Baker too, but he’s also rooting for Bryce Harper, a family friend and the Phillies’ star slugger.

“May the best team win,” Garvey said.

Meanwhile, Eric Karros is much more partial to Baker, who he played for during his lone season on the Chicago Cubs:

“Oh, man,” Karros said. “Absolutely I’m rooting for Dusty.”

Baker hasn’t hid from the acrimony the Astros face because of their cheating history, but he’s been quick to note several of the players from the 2017 team are no longer on the roster.

Baker also hasn’t concerned himself with whether or not fans would take out their frustration with the Astros organization on him.

Dave Roberts disappointed Dodgers fans booed Dusty Baker

When Baker managed the American League All-Stars at Dodger Stadium this year, he did not receive a warm welcome from fans, which disappointed Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

“If I had it, I wish they wouldn’t have booed Dusty,” Roberts said at the time. “Dusty had nothing to do with it. If anything, he’s been a great voice for baseball, he was a great Dodger,” Roberts added. “So if I could take that back and prompt fans not to do that, I wish I would’ve done that.”

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TAGGED:2022 World SeriesDusty BakerEric KarrosHouston AstrosKenny LandreauxLos Angeles DodgersSteve Garvey
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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