Uncle Ray Player of the Month
Minor League Baseball on Wednesday announced the Uncle Ray’s Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 leagues for the month of May. Niko Hulsizer was selected as the Midwest League Player of the Month. In recognition of the honor, each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray’s, the “Official Potato Chip of Minor League Baseball. I did not know minor league baseball had an “Official Potato Chip.”
Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers) outfielder Niko Hulsizer batted .330 in May and led the Midwest League in home runs (10), RBI (26), total bases (72), slugging (.720) and OPS (1.166) and finished second in runs scored (24). Hulsizer hit in 10 straight games from May 20-30 and recorded 10 multi-hit games in May. Hulsizer, 22, was selected by Los Angeles in the 18th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of Morehead State University.
Loons Midwest League All-Stars
The game is to be played in South Bend, Indiana on June 17-18. Five Great Lakes players have been selected as Western Division All-stars. The information below was posted on the Loons site by Matt DeVries, Assistant GM, Marketing & Communication. One would think that Niko Hulsizer will be tapped for the home run hitting contest.
Andre Jackson would be an obvious selection as a Midwest League all-star but was assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Tuesday. Jose Chacin is a bit of a surprise selection in light of his recent struggles. Austin Drury is one of my personal favorites.
Hulsizer, 22, has been one of the best power hitters in the MWL this season crushing 13 home runs and driving in 44 runs. He ranks second in both of those categories behind fellow all-star Will Benson of the Lake County Captains. He also trails only Benson in slugging percentage (.592), on-base plus slugging (.977) and total bases (106). Drafted by the Dodgers in the 18th round out of Morehead State, Hulsizer is expected to be a participant in the Home Run Derby, something he’s familiar with after winning the 2017 College Home Run Derby.
Every player will go through slumps throughout a season, but for Vargas, those have been few and far between. The 19-year-old has taken off in his second season as a professional hitting .316 (4th) with a .405 on-base percentage (3rd), leading the team in both categories. The young Cuban had a 16-game on-base streak throughout most of April accruing a staggering .493 OBP during that stretch.
Much like his infield mate, Paulson was scorching hot during a 16-game run. The 21-year-old drew 22 walks and had an OBP of .526 during that time. His OBP was 48 points higher than any other player in the MWL and was the second highest in all of MiLB during that stretch. Plus, he’s the second player in franchise history to hit two grand slams in one season (Nick Akins, 2011).
Drury, 21, had himself one heck of a month of May to earn his spot on the all-star team. Coming exclusively out the bullpen, the lefty tossed 13.1 innings allowing just one earned run. He had an impressive 18 K/3 BB ratio with a 0.68 ERA.
Chacin has been a utility arm for the Loons this season making 10 appearances, with six of them being starts, logging a healthy 45.2 innings to this point this season. The 22-year-old is in his fourth professional season with the Dodgers.
Quakes All-Stars
They California League selections have not yet been announced but I will cast my vote for two of my favorites. I know Jeter Downs will be in the running, no pun intended, and may also be selected.
Devin Mann is my first choice. The 22-year-old second baseman, who has also played 20 games at third base with the Quakes, was selected in the fifth round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of Louisville. A right-handed hitter, he hit .241 in 63 games with the Loons in 2018.
Mann began the current season with the Quakes and has posted a slash line of .278/.345/.485. He is the team leaders in several offensive categories as well as up with the leaders in the league. Mann is sixth overall in hits (54), fourth in total bases (94), third in home runs (9), fourth in OPS (.830), fourth in SLG (.485), and second in RBI (37). He had consecutive four-hit games against the Lancaster JetHawks on May 15 and 16. He hit .295 in May and is .417 in three games in June.
My second choice is Logan Salow. The 24-year-old left-hander is overdue for a promotion to the Drillers, one that might have been expected after his 2018 season with the Quakes. In 21 appearances in 2019 over 33 innings pitched, he has posted a 1.91 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP while giving up only 14 hits. He has struck out 54 and walked 20 compared to 56 strikeouts and 12 walks in 44.2 innings in 2018. In his last ten appearances he has allowed one earned run for an ERA of 0.69.
If I could sneak a selection in I would name left-hander Wes Helsabeck an all-star. He was signed as an undrafted free agent and does both the team and minor league baseball a service. He is 26 and A+ might be at his last post, but don’t count on it. Over 31 innings pitched he is 3-0 with two saves and a 2.90 ERA along with 47 strikeouts and 17 walks.
California League Hall of Fame Inductee
The California League Hall of Fame honors players, managers, and executives of the California League for their accomplishments and/or contributions to the league in playing, administrative, media, or related roles. The Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 2016. Former Dodger Adrian Beltre is a member of this year’s HOF class in the California League.
Adrian Beltre – The future MLB Hall of Famer played for the 1996 San Bernardino Stampede and hit .261 with 10 HRs and 40 RBI in 63 games. He played twenty years in the Big Leagues with the Dodgers, Mariners, Red Sox, and Rangers. Over that time, he hit .286 with 3,166 hits and 477 HRs. He retired at the end of the 2018 season as MLB’s all-time hits leader among foreign-born players (Dominican Republic). He was the first player from the Dominican to record over 3,000 hits. He was a 4 time All-Star, won 5 Gold Gloves, and 4 Silver Sluggers at third base.
Other Dodgers in the California League Hall of Fame: Don Drysdale, Pedro Martinez, Mike Piazza, Fernando, Gary Sheffield.
Minor League Report by MT
Oklahoma City Dodgers – The Dodgers lost 2-1 to the Sacramento River Cats. The Cats got a run in the first off of Daniel Corcino who pitched 6 strong innings. That was his only run allowed. Rocky Gale hit his 2nd HR in the 5th inning (he had 2 other hits) and the Josh Sborz (5,01 ERA) allowed 3 hits and the winning run in the 8th inning to take his 3 loss against 1 win. Errol Robinson also has 3 hits to raise his BA to .217. This team is simply not good.
Tulsa Drillers – The Drillers drilled the Springfield Cardinals 4-1 as Zach McKinstry went 3-4. DJ Peters drove in 3 of the 4 runs and hit a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning. Victor Gonzalez when 5.2 innings and allowed just 1 ER to get the win, while Mosley, Scrubb, and Sheffield shut down the Cardinals the rest of the way. Sheffield is still unscored upon in 7.1 innings at Tulsa.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes – Whenever I see Jeter Downs, I say “What’s up, Downs?” But seriously… what was up last night was that RC scored just one run, that being Conner Wong’s 11th Big Fly. After that, Zero, Zip, Zilch! Well, there were 16 strikeouts of the RC Quakes with Jeren Kendall leading the way with 3. Andre Jackson went 6 strong innings allowing but 2 runs, but that was two too many as the offense took the night off. Curt Schilling came out of retirement and pitched 6 shutout innings with 10’s for the Lancaster JetHawks. Well, actually, it was Garrett Schilling…. but he pitched like a HOF’er!
Great Lakes Loons – The Loons beat the Lansing Lugnuts 6-5, as Paulson went 2-4 with a 2-run home run and Feduccia went 3-4. Zuniga got the win with 2 shutout innings and de Geus got his 4th save.
Dodger Notes from MT
You don’t often win when you only score two runs. As I mentioned last night, the Yankees have not won a single game in which they didn’t score more than 2 runs. We know the Dodgers don’t have an elite bullpen… at least yet! Bullpens evolve or devolve. AC championed Jose Leclerc, who ended up being a trainwreck early in the season, but lately has turned that around. He was about as bad as Joe Kelly early in the season, putting up nearly an 8.00 ERA – now he is smoking hot. I’d love to have him, but at what cost?
He is signed and under control until 2023 under a very friendly team contract. I would like Will Smith too, but I hate having to face a guy who is traded that can come back and bite you 18 times a year. I’d rather trade with Texas. To get Leclerc, it would likely take something like Dustin May and Conner Wong. I’d have to think long and hard, but I would do that.
It is rumored that the MLB Trade Deadline will be a “Buyers’ Market>” What that means remains to be seen. I ultimately think AF will try and pick up two arms: Leclerc and Greene of the Tigers would suit me just fine. He has built this team into the best team in baseball this season. You have no room for complaint. He knows the pen needs help. Give the process a chance,
There’s a reason 29 teams stayed away from Kimbrel… we shall soon see if the reason is valid.
Mark, AC, DC…..Very interested to see how draft pick, Tyler Haselman , does. He has good genes.
I’m really hoping that his dad doesn’t turn to the dark side (Giants), but I think it’s a good possibility. There’s only 30 manager’s jobs and who could blame him if he takes it?
I also hope Bill Haselman does not go to SF, but it would be a big promotion for him and I wish him well, except against us. Giants gain, our loss. Hope it does not come back to bite us.
Tyler was selected in the 40th round most likely out of respect for his Dad, just as Logan White Jr (catcher) was in the 39th round of the 2017 draft. He didn’t sign out of high school.
He is no where ready for professional ball, it would seem, as the 21-year-old has only one year of college ball at UCLA and 14 games on his resume. There are no stats for him in 2019 nor is he listed on the 2019 UCLA Bruins roster. I suspect that would suggest he was red-shirted through injury in 2019.
2018 (Summer)
Recorded a .224 over 18 games played for Lexington of the Coastal Plain League.
2018
Played in 14 games with UCLA off the bench … hit .400 in five at-bats … drove in two runs on first career hit at Cal State Fullerton (2/27/18).
2017 (Summer)
Batted .242 with one double, three RBIs and one scored for Lexington County in the Coastal Plains League … registered a .286 on-base percentage and a .273 slugging percentage … stole one base.
2017
Did not play in 2017.
Tyler seems like a great kid. He is a switch-hitter.
https://dailybruin.com/2018/05/29/video-out-of-state-baseball-players-find-a-home-away-from-home/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdGdink0lew
According to a news report I read, Tyler “stepped away from the team” before this season. No explanation was given. Though it didn’t seem to be injury related.
I hadn’t read that. He has had so little experience that he might just have decided to pursue his education. Whatever it is I wish him well.
Drafting him then was even more of a gesture to his Dad.
Zach McKinstry with the Drillers is another of those players that is not on top-30 lists but is in the top five on his team offensively although he has had about 50 fewer at bats than the top-four. He has played mostly second base but also third base, shortstop and the outfield. He was selected in the 33rd round of the 2016 June Draft.
McKinstry has now hit safely in seven straight games after going 3-4. In his seven-game streak, he is hitting .400 (12-30). It was McKinstry’s second three-hit game of the season and both have come during his current hitting streak. He is hitting .350 in his last 10 games.
Dodgers need a lefty. Dodgers Digests mentions Jake Diekman. Don’t recall him being mentioned.
Why would anyone take Diekman over Alexander? That would be a downgrade in my opinion.
I think it’s time go big or stay home. Leclerc would be expensive, but he is signed for 5 more years, through his age 30 season. He can be Jansen’s successor. I know some might disagree, but I would trade May (Texas boy) and Wong (another Texas boy) for Leclerc. Then, if I could get Shane Greene for a reasonable price, the pen would be set. How about Edwin Rios and John Rooney?
The Mets supposedly had a good draft this week. Let’s help them build their minor league system.
Maeda to be the Mets closer.
Floro
Prospects
Diaz to Dodgers
I agree with Mark; if we’re going to offer up some of our prized prospects, then we better be getting an impact player/reliever in return who will be a significant upgrade over what we currently have. Any incremental upgrade is a waste of time.
Luckily we have 7 more weeks to figure out what we need to do, so in my opinion, I hope we first give our internal options a shot. Whether that be Gonsolin coming up, or Schultz coming up, Kawoski/Sheffield coming up. Best case, they show that they are the missing piece. 2nd best case, they show that they are mlb players and thus more attractive to other teams for their impact relievers.
This also gives Joe Kelly more time to figure himself out, and for us to see if he’s dependable, or a total waste of money.
I like Schultz. Very athletic and calm.
Of the guys you mentioned only Schultz is on the 40 man, and is at AAA, along with other promotion candidates (all on 40 man and at AAA) Shaggy (my pick), Sborz, plus Caleb, Santana and Stewart. Gonsolin, Sheffield and Kasowski would figure to go to AAA first and handle the jump then have to be added to the 40 man.
I agree with you and MT that if you are going to trade prospects go big and get a proven controllable arm or two or stand pat-no dumpster diving for spare parts and misfit toys.
1) I’d rather the Dodgers get a reliever with a proven track record of pitching good to both sides of the plate.
2) Leclerc so far this season has a 422 OPS against right handed hitters but a terrible 970 OPS against left handed hitters.
Ken Giles and Greg Holland fit #1 statement above.
Sean Doolittle doesn’t fit #1 statement above with his 858 OPS against right handed hitters but I’d still like the Dodgers to get him if the price is right.
The Dodgers are set in the outfield for quite awhile (Bellinger, Verdugo, Peterson), same goes for 1B (Muncy) and SS (Seager) and Catcher (Smith/Barnes) and aguably 3B (Turner) although he’s getting up there in age. Also power hitting 1B’s are a dime a dozen and easy to get which could move Muncy to 2B.
I’d think the Dodgers could unload several position player prospects along with Dennis Santana and other pitching prospects that are not in the top 10 Dodger prospects.
Giles and Doolittle are under contract through next season, but Holland is a free agent after this season.
I agree with the statement that if the Dodgers trade for a reliever or 2 they should trade for impact relievers, a definite upgrade.
I like Giles the most, has the heater and the experience. Holland would be nice but hard to see the Snakes dealing with the Dodgers.
I don’t know much about minor leaguers but Marshall Kasowski has 38 strikeouts in 21.2 innings with a 1.11 WHIP in AA Tulsa. Pretty impressive to me.
I have followed Marshall very closely since he was with the Loons. I watched him pitch on Tuesday on MiLB.TV. His delivery is different and I was a bit concerned that when he missed he missed by a lot, especially up. The big if is at least a second pitch he can command and control of his fastball which does have movement. Hopefully we soon see him at the AAA level to find out if he is ready for the next step.
Yep that’s what I read about him.
That strikeout per innings pitched is impressive. That WHIP is also pretty good.
Hopefully he has a good future with the Dodgers.
This bullpen will get us through the season but definitely not the post season. I think Alexander either needs to go on the il or to triple a and recall Ferguson. Baez is useful but don’t fall into the trap that he is 8th inning material. He was supposed to be that guy since mattingly but he just isn’t that guy. Kelley has the tools but is inconsistent and can’t be trusted. He might get hot as he did against us but you can’t count on it. Garcia, floro, Alexander, should all be trade bait to get a real reliever. Maybe after AF sees what the draft brings he can properly evaluate a deal.
The cubs absolutely put themselves in a position to win the World Series. Who knows if Kimbrel is the guy but it only cost money. If they get Morrow back and Kimbrel is quality down the stretch if will be reminiscent of when they picked up chapmen to win the World Series. A lot of ifs but at least they are going for it. The cubs had a need and they filled it. We shall see how he performs but I think it makes them the favorite.
We will have to see who falls out of the race but there are many more teams still in the wildcard. We will have to look at what the reds, pirates, kc, Orioles, Miami, giants, Detroit, white Sox, and any others who dive have available in the pen. Mark keeps saying Boston didn’t have a pen last year but they used price, sale, a former dodger, and other starters to boost the pen. Maybe if we committ urias to the pen he could be the 8 th inning guy but he seems more like buehler he is a starter. Whatever, the cubs have thrown the first salvo and hopefully AF doesn’t wait too late to respond.
Does anybody know where Diego Cartaya is at right now? Anybody, any info, or where to find it?
I think he is in AZ headed to Rookie Ball.
Cartaya is in the DSL with the DSL Dodgers Bautista. He has one hit in 14 at bats.
Article written in The Athletic by Ray Charles:
https://theathletic.com/1013761/2019/06/06/we-are-the-broken-spoke-struggling-bullpen-slowing-dodgers-juggernaut/
Cartaya is in the DSL with the DSL Dodgers Bautista. He has one hit in 14 at bats over four games.
http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=682616#/career/R/hitting/2019/ALL
From Bleacher Report.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2838685-one-2019-trade-season-prediction-for-every-team#slide0
Predicting Doolittle to Dodgers.
The Nats are in the middle of an easy part of their schedule. They’re 8-2 so far. By mid June they will play the Phillies. How that goes will most likely determine whether Doolittle becomes available.
There will be a LOT of good relievers available at the trade deadline, but if we couple Friedman’s lifelong view that you just can’t count on relievers to maintain their quality from season to season with the fact that there are certain prospects who will be untouchable, we may be outbid for most of those good bullpen pieces.
It’s all a matter of how desperate AF is to win the WS this year, his last under his current contract. I find it interesting that we haven’t heard anything about an extension for him and I haven’t seen anyone from the press question him about his future. Neither have we heard him pronounce undying love for his current position and for the city of Los Angeles. Will he leave after this year? Probably unlikely, but I do find it interesting that, at present, he’s something of a lame duck GM. Maybe he’ll get a little more bold than usual in order to attempt to cement his Dodger legacy, whenever that might end.
Friedman always plays things close to the vest, but he probably has 25 other teams that would sign him in a heartbeat. Guggs will beat any offer he gets.
Totally agree. Friedman isn’t going to say anything to hurt his negotiating position. I don’t see him leaving, he’s done a hell of a job, bullpen not withstanding.
in an expected move per Dodgers Twitter
The Dodgers today activated catcher Austin Barnes from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher Will Smith to Triple-A Oklahoma City
IMHO – Smith has shown he can play at the MLB level but concur with move. He will benefit from playing more than he would play behind Barnes and Martin. We will likely see him intermittently this year as Marnes (or Bartin-your choice) moves back and forth to the IL. I would expect a tandem of Smith and Barnes next year. When Ruiz shows he is ready then someone will be moved.
This makes more sense than carrying 3 catchers although they could have possibly made it work. What a great job on his first call up. I want more Will Smith! He’ll be back soon enough at the slightest of injuries to Barnes or Martin. I still really like the Marnes tandem. All three of them are getting the job done.
Smith to AAA is politically correct but as for the baseball game in the field it is incorrect, since Smith is superior to M & B. They are unwritten baseball things.
Yes Kimbrel went to the Cubs and it only cost them money. But for the life of me, I cannot believe anyone actually believed the Dodgers had a chance. Kimbrel was not going to go to a team unless he was the closer. That was never the case for the Dodgers, but it will be with the Cubs.
While I am not surprised by Kimbrel to the Cubs, I am a little surprised that the Braves are the favorite to land Keuchel, and not NYY. I have to figure that Atlanta wants that experienced playoff veteran to take the pressure of the kids in the rotation. I can understand that, but I would have thought that Kimbrel would have been a better option.
I have been shouting that the Dodgers need to go big or go home on the bullpen since the trade deadline last year. Last year AF thought that John Axford, Zac Rosscup, and Ryan Madson would somehow make a mediocre bullpen into a championship bullpen. We know the results. This past winter, the Dodgers stopped at Joe Kelly. Both Singing The Blue and I were calling for Greg Holland. I do not know if AF tried, but was rebuffed because Holland would have rather been a closer for a 2nd tier team or the bridge to Jansen on a championship caliber team. We will never know.
Last year, the Dodgers picked up Shaggy off waivers from the Twins, but when the need for a lock down reliever was identified, they were not able to get Ryan Pressly from the Twins, and that made the lefty Taylor Rogers near impossible to pickup. I lobbied for Taylor Rogers during the Winter, but now with the Twins a favorite to make the playoffs, Rogers is not going anywhere.
It is waaaaaay to early to predict who might be available at the trade deadline. Right now, most teams still believe they are a potential playoff team. Even the Marlins are only 9 games back for a WC berth. Now they are not going to get there, but they are the worst team in the NL and only 9.0 games back. Even the Giants are only 7.5 back. Every other team in the NL is only 4.5 games back of WC or better. Which team is going to give up their top bullpen piece while they believe they have a legit shot at the playoffs.
In the AL, KC is 14.0 games back for a WC. While I like Ian Kennedy the reliever this year, I do not like his salary, and I see no way to make that go away. Baltimore is 13.5 games back in WC, but I have never been a fan of Mychal Givens. Toronto does figure to move Ken Giles, but will he melt down in a pennant race as he did in Houston? He was better than good with Philly when they were a last place team, and is again better than good with another last place team in Toronto. Where was he not so good? Texas is only 0.5 games back in the WC, so there is no reason to move Leclerc now. Greene will be moved, but will AF outbid other teams certain to make a run.
Yes, the reliever MUST be a difference maker, and MUST be willing to be the 8th inning bridge. And it will cost. I do not think that it will cost a Dustin May, but I do believe that Dennis Santana will be exposed. I would expect Jeren Kendall, DJ Peters, and Connor Wong will also be exposed. If an AL team, probably Edwin Rios. That is 5 potential top 15 prospects in a very good farm system that figure to be exposed for the right reliever.
As far as yesterday went, it was a loss, nothing more. Both Urias and Strip got work which they very much needed. Baez was not as sharp as he has been. Alexander on the other hand may need to go down to OKC to get his mojo back. The trip to OKC worked last year. But if he does go down, then Caleb is going to need to be brought as he would then be the 2nd LHRP to Urias. If Shaggy is going to come back up, it is going to take an injury or Floro being optioned for a reset. Some take well to being optioned, some do not. That is where we need to trust the FO to know how these players will react.
As far as within the organization, if Kasowski or Sheffield were considered ready, they would be at least at AAA. I have been touting Sheff since he was moved to the pen late last year, and went to the AFL as a reliever and did well. He has pitched extremely well this year, and I fully expect that he will vie for a key relief role next year at the ML level. His stuff can play in short spurts at the ML level, but he NEEDS experience. It takes more than just an arm, or Yadier Alvarez would be on the 25 man. Sborz is not better than Floro or Garcia. He may be as good as, but not better. Broussard and Quackenbush are not on the horizon. Maybe Schultz and Shaggy, but again are they better than the current relievers on the 25 man? If there is a potential at AAA, it would be Tony Gonsolin. The plus for Gonsolin is that he has relieved before. White? Not a reliever. Remember what happened to Buehler when he was a reliever, and White is nowhere near the pitcher Buehler is. Stewart? Been there done that.
I will repeat myself again. This Dodgers team does not need a lockdown bullpen to win their division by a very healthy margin, but IMO they will need one to win the WS. It does not matter what I or anyone else believes. It only matters what AF believes, and who he is willing to trade. I absolutely agree with Mark that AF will not overpay for anyone. Where Mark and I disagree, is that I believe that to AF it is especially true with relievers. I hope I am wrong and the Dodgers get at least one and perhaps two lockdown late inning relievers.
Didn’t say the Dodgers could get Kimbrel just that the cubs filled a need. If he performs the way they expect the cubs are one of the favorites to win it all. Matt Moore is relieving for Detroit so he looks like somebody we might go for. Left handed has had arm injuries and cheap. Ferguson will be back while Alexander may prefer a kc environment. Maeda probably ends up back in the bullpen. AF may think maeda, stripling, urias, and Ferguson are enough with ryu, buehler, kershaw, and hill starting. Could be the formula.
I apologize. This was not intended to your post or to anyone in particular. I just remember reading that many out there wanted Kimbrel, and some were ready to blame AF if they did not sign him. It was just an unrealistic expectation. I agree with you…Kimbrel fills a very big void for a team with as much talent as the Cubs have.
I was one of the first to suggest we get Kimbrel. I never thought we would. He wants to be a closer I’m sure. His contract we would not take. My suggestion was to trade Jansen to the cubs for their catcher and then sign Kimbrel. I knew that wasn’t going to happen but just talking.
I would have liked that idea.
Why trade valuable prospects AC when Axford, Rosscup and Madson will probably all be available again this year. 🙂
Speaking of prospects, I don’t see where Kendall has any trade value at this point and Peters’ year has reduced his value as well. If we’re going to go after a difference-maker we’ll have to be ready to give up something/someone that hurts. AF might prefer to go after a guy who only has this year remaining on his contract (Smith, Holland, etc.) which would come at a lesser cost than going after someone like Brad Hand. That said, I think you at least have to call the Indians to see what that would take.
They say Peters has had some improvement in the last month. He will turn out big I predict.
Perhaps the next new Closer?? Dodgers 7th pick Nick Robertson
https://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/sports/college-baseball-robertson-is-named-to-stopper-of-the-year/article_d0e229d8-7d07-55fb-a86d-4ff9bfc5904c.html
Dodgers 18th pick Jeff Belge
https://redstormsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3383
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Dallas Keuchel is now a Brave. Watch out for these guys.
The Braves on our side, but it looks like it could be another shot at the Astros in the WS. They are stacked even better than the first time we faced them. They have no weakness.
What the hell are you saying? The Astros Bullpen have given up 16 runs in the last two games. Don’t post crap like that here! What is wrong with you?
12 of those runs came from a top notch trio of Reymin Guduan gave up 3 and now has pitched 5.0 innings; Brady Rogers gave up 8 runs and now has 3.1 innings, and Tyler White gave up 1 run and now has 1.2 innings. I don’t think the Astros will be counting on these guys too much.
Will Harris’ ERA is up to 1.23, Ryan Pressly’s ERA is now up to 0.64, Roberto Osuna ‘s ERA is up to 1.98, and Hector Rondon’s ERA is now up to 2.57. I can see the Astros sweating Pressly giving up two runs in 28.0 innings in 2019. Just how nice would he have looked as a Dodger rather than John Axford/Zac Rosscup/Ryan Madson? What the Astros did accomplish was getting a good 2.0 innings from both Chris Devinski and Josh James. Two pitchers they are going to need going forward.
After the last two games, the Astros team ERA for relievers is all the way up to 3.32 good for #2 in MLB, behind only Cleveland. The Dodgers ERA is 4.49 good for 18th. Do you really want to argue who has a better bullpen just because of 2 bad games, one of which was a result of 3 pitchers who will not be there in the playoffs?
Two NL rivals pick up big pieces of need. Cubs and Braves have closed the gap, but by how much? The Cubs are well over the CBT, but I do not think that will stop them if they find other help available. The Braves have now bypassed their largest previous salary levels. I do not know enough about their finances to know if they have additional capacity. How will the Dodgers respond if at all?
The cubs apparently saved money when zobrist went on the restricted list. They claim they don’t have to pay him like 9 million and it doesn’t count toward the cap. I don’t know if that is accurate but some stories are reporting something similar.
It is accurate, but they are still well north of the CBT even eliminating $9MM.
Don’t post that crap here Mark! What’s wrong with you! Just finishing AC’s post!