With mutual kisses and hugs all around, the Dodgers are parting with Don Mattingly (to be announced later today).

That's a start. But I am still wondering how much "free reign" the new manager of the Dodgers will have with the GM team in charge.

Maybe they should just stick a uni on Andrew Friedman and place him in the dugout. He seems to be the one calling the shots.

Lot's of question marks for us Dodger fans, but definitely a good day. At least we've eliminated the obvious problems. Good luck to Don in whatever future endeavor he takes on.

Here's to hoping it doesn't take the Dodgers another three years to recognize needed changes that may actually lead them to the World Series. We were one mental snafu away from playing the Cubs, and they were steamrolled by the team the Dodgers laid the red carpet out for. Another disgusting off season for us to contemplate what could have been.

Good luck Mets.