2021 – Gavin Lux Starts Over

February 21, 2021

It was Thursday, June 9, 2016.  What a great birthday present for me, Day 1 of the MLB Rule 4 (First Year Player) Draft.  Everything I was reading indicated that the Dodgers were leaning towards a HS shortstop as their #1 draft pick.  They had two other first rounders that they could spend on college picks (and did: Will Smith and Jordan Sheffield).  But the thought of grabbing a HS…

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Why We Need MiLB Production Before Prospects Are More Than Prospects

January 11, 2021

I have lost count of the number of times I have read that Kody Hoese is expected to have a big impact for the Dodgers in 2021.  I find myself smh and disagreeing. But to some, it comes across as me denigrating the talent of Kody Hoese.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  I have not seen enough of Kody Hoese to know whether he is going to be…

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The Case For Nick Castellanos

December 31, 2018

There is not a whole lot to talk about that has not already been cut, bit, chewed, swallowed and regurgitated, and probably many times over.  As we have also digested, all of us have favorite Dodgers; many who have moved on to other teams.  I think Bums is holding a spot for Joc for when he gets to the HOF.   One such Dodger fan favorite was Yasiel Puig.  Unfortunately,…

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Pruning The Roster To Keep It Healthy

December 15, 2018

Yesterday Mark wrote, “this Dodger Team, right here, right now, is better than the 2018 version.” I will stipulate that the Dodgers may be better just for the loss of Farhan Zaidi and Turner Ward.  That may be cruel, and they may do wonderful things for their new respective clubs, but they were a disconnect for this team.  Friedman wants more of his fingerprints on the roster and approach, and…

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Updated MLB Top 100 Prospects – Mid Season 2018

July 27, 2018

MLB Pipeline came out with their top 100 MLB prospects, and a new Top 30 for each team.  The MLB Pipeline prospect list is put together by Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, two excellent minor league and amateur talent evaluators.   Padres – 4 Top 25; 1 top 26-50; 2 top 51 to 75; 1 top 76 to 100 – – – Top 100 = 8 Braves – 2 Top…

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