MiLB Matters

November 27, 2021

https://www.milb.com/fans/2021-organization-all-stars On Monday MiLB released the 2021 Organization All-Star list for the Dodgers. The list was developed by Michael Avallone who apparently had some discussions with Will Rhymes, the Dodgers Director of Player Development. These are his selections for 2021. Catcher – Keibert Ruiz First Base – Matt Davidson Second Base – Michael Busch Third Base – Miguel Vargas Shortstop – Alex De Jesus Outfield – Andy Pages Outfield –…

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It Is Time For Me To Say Goodbye

October 3, 2020

When I took over the administration of LA DodgerTalk , I said that I would continue as long as I enjoyed what I was doing.  The time has come for me to announce that it is no longer fun for me.  I was offered an opportunity to consult on back office procedures for a non-profit company involved with School Choice, and I have decided to accept the challenge.  I have…

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Dodgers and Brewers Preview

September 29, 2020

Admittedly I am writing this without knowing the submitted Playoff Rosters for either team, but I I am going to give it a go anyway. I have already indicated who I thought would be on the Dodgers playoff roster.  But for consistency: 1B – Muncy 2B – CT3 3B – JT SS – Seager LF – AJ CF – Belli RF – Mookie C – Smith DH – Rios Bench:…

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LH Hitting 2B – How About Max Muncy?

January 2, 2018

There has been a lot of discussion about the Dodgers needing a LH hitting 2B this offseason.  Okay maybe I have been the one talking about it.  I have recommended the Dodgers look at Jace Peterson as the potential LH hitting 2B even without ever hearing one report that FAZ was interested.  Yangervis Solarte and Erick Aybar are others that have at least drawn some attention.  But my attention has…

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Let’s Assume FAZ Does Nothing

December 23, 2017

If the Dodgers do nothing, this is what I would expect come Spring Training.   1B – Bellinger 2B – Forsythe 3B – JT SS – Seager LF – Kike’ and Joc/Toles CF – Taylor RF – Puig C – Barnes Rotation:  Kershaw, Hill, Wood, Maeda, Ryu Bullpen:  Jansen, Baez, Fields, Garcia, Koehler, Stripling, Avilan, Cingrani Bench:  Grandal, 2 of Kike’/Joc/Toles, and Locastro   Grandal and JT can relieve Bellinger…

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