Tommy Edman isn’t just reacting after hitting home runs anymore, he’s handing out $25,000 in free gas to Southern Californians today! The Dodgers’ utility player is teaming up with Edmunds, the car-buying website, to dish out 333 gas cards, each worth $75, at Longo Lexus in El Monte. It’s called the “Tommy Tanks gas giveaway,” and honestly, it’s a pretty wild move. But here’s the kicker: a survey of over 2,000 Dodgers fans by Edmunds found that an unbelievable 80% of them would actually turn down gas for $1 per gallon if it meant another World Series ring for their team. Let that sink in for a second!
Fans Are All In, No Matter The Cost
Talk about dedication. This “Tommy Tanks” event is all about giving back, but the survey numbers scream pure fan loyalty. I mean, 80% saying “no thanks” to cheap gas for a championship? That’s insane. Plus, 32% of those same fans would sit in five hours or more of brutal LA traffic just to catch a playoff game. Edman gets it. He told Noel Sanchez that it “speaks to the loyalty of the Dodgers fans.” He called them the “best fans in baseball” and admitted that “gas prices are wild right now, so to turn down a dollar gas really says something.” He’s right, traffic is brutal in LA, and the fact that fans would endure it for playoff baseball shows how deep the passion runs. Edman added, “we’re trying to give back to the people that voted that way and just give them some free gas anyway,” hoping to help a lot of people. Fans hitting the giveaway today are even encouraged to show off their Dodgers gear and snag photos with a life-sized Tommy Tanks display.
Chasing That Historic Third Ring
Of course, free gas is cool, but Edman and the Dodgers have their eyes on a much bigger prize: a third straight World Series title. Yeah, a *three-peat*. Edman told Noel that experiencing the last two Octobers and all that excitement has made the team “hungrier for that third World Series title.” They’re gearing up for what he called “another big October.” The team needs that fan energy, that buzz from Dodger Stadium, as they try to make history. Edman’s message to the fans? “We’re excited for the postseason… Excited for you guys to come out and bring the energy to Dodger Stadium. It’s going to be a ton of fun, and we’re really counting on you guys to support us through another long run in October.” This isn’t just about another championship; it’s about making a statement, and these fans are ready to sacrifice anything, even cheap gas, to see it happen.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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