The hot stove has been a little cool this offseason, so this is the time that everyone “Makes Stuff Up” or it could be called “Make S___t Up Time”! The Dodgers run a very tight ship, and they know that “Loose Lips Sink Ships,” so if you are hearing a rumor involving the Dodgers, odds are someone MSU! I think that even Ray Charles saw that the Dodgers were not interested in Munetaka Murakami. Personally, I do not feel his swing-and-miss will play at the MLB level. He’s not a third baseman and he’s not a great first baseman. His best position is DH, but I think the Dodgers have that covered.
Sometimes, the best moves you make are the ones you don’t make! As I have mentioned before, the Dodgers have an entire football team full of outfielders, at least one of whom could be ready in 2026. Which one? I have no clue, but lest we forget, Andrew Toles flew through the Dodgers system, starting at A-, then A+, followed by AA and AAA, and then the Show… all in the same year. It doesn’t happen much, but it can. Sometimes, something just “clicks” for a player.
If you had to bet on one outfielder from the minor leagues making it in 2026, who would it be?
James Tibbs 111 a left handed hitting outfielder will be my choice for a start in the Show in 2026. He was part of the trade for the always hurt head case Dustin May and probably will start the season at Oklahoma City.
Tibbs was assigned to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers upon joining the Dodgers organization. He has performed well there, playing in 36 games with a .269 batting average, seven home runs, and 32 RBI. He is currently ranked as the Dodgers’ No. 8 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He was a first round pick by the Giants. He was part of the Devers trade in 2025.
Merry XMAS and Happy Holidays to all. XMAS came early for those of us who celebrate it on November 2nd with our back to back World Series Championship. Let’s be greedy and go for a three peat in 2026. Let’s take advantage while we have the best player to ever play the game in Ohtoni. AF, if you’re listening or if you ever read this site, sign Bichette.
My guess is Kendall George.
Speed kills!
I am not high on him as an MLB player, but he could be useful.
I like George and his speed could be a deference maker. However, he needs to learn to steal better. It might go against the Dodgers grand plan, but learning to bunt for hits would be good as well.
For the start of the season, I see Kim playing the role as team speedster. If he doesn’t improve at the plate, that could open the door for George (or Kike’).
That’s the guy I was going to suggest. Walk, bunt, slap. Easier than hitting a ball with full swing. Steal a base, run down a fly ball, peg in a 3 bouncer into 2nd.
Ehrhard
I’m not sure, so I’ll just guess. The outfielder they got back in the Lux trade, I think his name is Sirota, I’ve read here that he has very good skills.
Or the outfielder who’s a bit older and who they just put on the 40-man roster and who will be at training camp too—I forgot his name.
Ward.
Yes….. Sirota and Ward
You are talking about Michael Siani, but if he makes the team, they have problems.
Sirota may start the season at Tulsa, as he hit well at GL, but he missed half the season.
He could move quickly. I can see him on the Dodgers after the All-Star Break.
He might very well make the postseason roster though.
Sirota would be my guess.
I hope everyone here has a wonderful Christmas. I know we are all going to have a fantastic New Year!