Christmas Day!

December 25, 2022

We did Christmas on Christmas Eve, and it was spectacular. My youngest son got me the coolest gift ever! I just re-did my office, and I had wall space for a nice three or four-foot picture or painting. I was not sure what I was going to put there. Of course, I raised Stephen to be a good LA Dodger Fan, and he and his wife surprised me with this:…

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Holidays

December 24, 2022

I tried not to leave anyone out so as not to offend anyone… but I am sure someone is offended. Sorry! As I write this, it is 1 degree F, but it was -11 yesterday. We only have about 2″ of snow on the ground, however. When it is this cold, it doesn’t snow here. We just got done with our Company Christmas Party, and it was a blast. Below…

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Trevor Bauer Gets a Partial Win…

December 22, 2022

I will not presume to speak for Trevor Bauer, but I do not think the “WIN” he got today was enough or what he wanted. I also will not pretend to know if he can play while appealing the verdict. From what I know about Trevor Bauer, I think he is willing to go “balls to the wall.” But what I do not fully understand is whether he HAS TO…

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The Outman Frenzy

December 22, 2022

James Outman had 16 Major League Plate Appearances and 13 official at bats last season.  He went 6 for 13, with two doubles, a homer, and three RBI.  He walked twice and he struck out seven times.  This was over a four-game stretch from July 31 to August 4, one at Colorado and three at San Francisco.  He struck out in 6 of his final 7 at bats.  The only…

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The Dodgers Zig while others Zag

December 20, 2022

A very weird offseason indeed.  This year’s free agent class featured some high-end talent and at the top of the list was Aaron Judge fresh off of a record-setting 62 home run season to go along with an astonishing 10.6 WAR.   A right-handed bat who plays Right Field and Center Field.  Potentially a nice fit for a Dodgers team that seems to have one everyday outfielder in Mookie Betts and…

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Why Did Friedman Trade JT for JDM?

December 19, 2022

Well, he did not actually do that, and it is not my intent to disparage Justin Turner. He will always be a Dodger in my mind, but I think he should have just retired rather than go to Boston. Essentially by not signing JT and signing JDM instead, he made that trade. But like lots of athletes, Justin Turner did not know when to quit as he thinks he can…

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Sunday School: A Realistic Look at the 2023 Dodgers

December 17, 2022

It’s time for some Sunday School, Boys, and Girls, and I have a few observations, including what the Dodgers need to do for a SS, CF’er, and a six-man rotation in 2023. It’s time for some Sunday School Education. JD Martinez: The fact that the Dodgers signed J..D. Martinez means two things: (1) Max Muncy will play 3B while JD plays his best position – DH; and when Muncy DH’s…

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Thoughts on Moves Made Thus Far

December 15, 2022

The criticism of Andrew Friedmans lack of off-season moves is being read in social media circles and blogs like there’s no tomorrow.  Many fans are expressing their opinions without a clear understanding of the ramifications and penalties levied to teams that sign free agents.  I entered in a mini heated debate with a respected writer the other day who is insistent that the Dodgers sign a top tier free agent….

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Just What the Dodgers Don’t Need: More Pitching…

December 15, 2022

We have hashed and re-hashed the state-of-the Dodger’s pitching for what seems like a hundred years when it has only been a few weeks. I have maintained that the Dodgers do not need another starter, as that starter blocks Pepiot, Stone, and Miller. However, when a player wants to be a Dodger and takes less money than you would expect on a short-term deal, what are you going to do?…

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The Dodgers Asian Connection

December 14, 2022

I started to think about this after Yoshida was signed by the Red Sox. The Dodgers were one of the first teams to dive into the Asian market. The Giants were the first team to ever have an Asian player when they signed Masanori Murakami back in 1964. He saw some success as a reliever. His last season with SF was 1965, It would be 30 years before another would…

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