We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

December 20, 2023

We know what we know – that’s the easy part, but what about what we don’t know about what we don’t know? That’s the hard part. So, let’s just stick with what we know or maybe think we know. Do you know something I don’t? She’s not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame but has had a #1 hit every decade since 1965

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Correcting Some Misconceptions

December 18, 2023

Many Dodger fans jump to conclusions and assume something is true without knowing the underlying facts. They get a certain narrative in their mind, decide what they want to believe, and make statements as if they were fact. Frequently, they try to accuse me of something based on the simple-minded and erroneous facts they have concocted in their minds. “Vargas and Busch are not very good in the infield. It…

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A Quick Glance…

December 17, 2023

Yesterday, someone wrote this: It’s fun to watch the roster additions and ruminate on who might be next!Another frontline starter is def needed, although the Dodgers may wait until mid-season, giving their young arms a chance.The outfield is underwhelming at the moment. A bunch of platoons might get us thru the regular season, but we need at least one star, leader, grinder to who can make game saving catches while…

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Margot and Glasnow – New Dodgers

December 16, 2023

Not all trades work out. Specifically, I am talking about Ryan Pepiot and Jonny LeDuca for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. It’s easy for a fan to look at a glass half full or a glass half empty. I prefer to think that there is no glass. Every trade is “Risk vs. Reward.” In the instant case, the Dodgers traded Ryan Pepiot (a prospect), who at best was a #3…

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Jumping to Conclusions is Not an Olympic Sport

December 15, 2023

I admit that I jumped to conclusions when I heard that the Dodgers had signed Shohei Ohtani for $700 Million. I thought that was insane. It turned out that I had Myopia! In case you don’t know the meaning of myopia, here it is: “lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight.” — Dictionary Yep, I had no clue what his contract would be. No clue! It turns out that I…

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Rants & Raves

December 14, 2023

Last night, the family was in for dinner, and my oldest son, who lives in Brooklyn (he has been here for 5 weeks helping his grandmother transition to a Senior Care Facility), is heading home today, so we had a goodbye dinner and stayed up late. Today is one of those days where I have to be in the office early and have meetings and/or appointments at 9 AM, 11…

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Sooner or Later?

December 13, 2023

More moves by Andrew Friedman… that’s what! Will they be sooner… or later? I smell a big one coming very soon! I think that by the weekend, Friedman has to decide if he is going to pull the trigger on Yamamoto, Burnes, or Cease. I believe that it is critical he gets one of the three… sooner, not later! This can all happen very fast! Stay tuned! So, the Giants…

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Prospect Development

December 12, 2023

“Miguel Vargas only hit .195 and was a colossal failure in 2023. Michael Busch did even worse. The Dodgers need to do better in 2024 than Vargas and Busch!” — Actual Quote from an Actual Moron! DISCLAIMER: No Morons were injured during the production of this blog! I was listening to MLB. Radio yesterday, and Harold Reynolds was talking about Ohtani going to the Dodgers. He said, “Really, what other…

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UPDATE: Mark Kertenian Needs our Help

December 11, 2023

As you may remember, many months ago, I posted an article about Former Dodger Minor League Manager Mark Kertenian. You can find that Article HERE. Here is his GoFundMe Page, which, by the way, did reach its goal of $150,000.00 Here is his latest update: Today by John Murphy, Organizer I wanted to share an update on Mark’s condition and a plea for him to receive your positive thoughts, prayers, and…

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What Now?

December 11, 2023

With the Dodgers no longer in the market for a Designated Hitter, I am sure that the Giants and Diamondbacks will be looking at JD Martinez and Justin Turner, and I would not be surprised to see both in the NL West next year. Also, with Ohtani in the fold, look for the Dodgers to get a little less Lefthanded. I still think it is likely that the Dodgers will…

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