As the Los Angeles Dodgers battle through a growing list of pitching injuries, team president Andrew Friedman stunned everyone with a brief, almost dismissive two-word reply when asked about the crisis — and the reaction has been explosive.
When reporters pressed him on how the team plans to handle the pitching shortage, Friedman’s chilling response was simply:
“We adapt.”
That’s it.
No reassurance. No detailed plan. Just two words that fans say feel cold, insufficient, and downright infuriating given the stakes.
Fan Reactions Exploded Instantly:
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“Two words? That’s all we get while our rotation falls apart?”
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“Are they even trying? ‘We adapt’ sounds like giving up.”
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“Friedman needs to show some fire, not flip a phrase.”
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“Maybe that’s the problem—too much calm, not enough action.”
Others, however, are defending Friedman:
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“He’s right. This is baseball. Injuries happen, and teams have to adjust.”
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“Short and sweet. No need for panic.”
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“Sometimes less talk means more work behind the scenes.”
But in a city obsessed with winning and used to big moves, the terse reply only adds fuel to the fire. The Dodgers are deep into a critical stretch, and the pitching woes threaten their postseason hopes.
Is Friedman’s “We adapt” a sign of quiet confidence or dangerous complacency?
One thing’s for sure:
The Dodgers’ pitching situation—and Friedman’s minimalistic response—will dominate conversations as the team fights to stay alive.
