The Dodgers have three position players on the AFL Roster: Yenier Fernandez, Damon Keith, and Joke (I mean Jake) Vogel. Fernandez (.276 BA, .400 OB%, .517 SLG, .917 OPS), and Damon Keith (.231 BA, .474 OPS, .782 OPS) are the only two who have played. Vogel has not. Why? I have no clue, but players are brought here to generally work on something specific. Maybe he has an injury or maybe he is just working with the coaches. Fernandez is shining, playing SS and 2B. He has not caught any games as yet, but do not forget that he has primarily been a catcher in the minors.
The Dodgers also have pitchers Ben Casparius, Ronan Kopp, Jake Pilarski, Ryan Sublette, and Kendall Williams on the roster of the Glendale Desert Dogs. On the pitching side, here are the stats of the Dodger Pitchers:
- Jake Pilarski – 0-2, 0.00 ERA, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 SO
- Ryan Sublette – 0-0, 2.70 ERA, 3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 5 SO
- Ronon Kopp – 0-0, 3.00 ERA, 3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 7 K
- Kendall Williams – 1-1, 5.87 ERA, 7.2 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 8 SO
- Ben Casparius – 0-1, 10.80 ERA, 5 IP, 6 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO
Make of it what you will. Most of them are there to learn something. Fernandez is the gem of the bunch. I would expect him to start at AA next year. Whether he plays SS, 2B, or C remains to be seen. Maybe all three. Kendall Williams could be a solid back-of-the-rotation starter and Pilarski, Kopp, and Subklette could all be very good or even great bullpen pieces IF THEY CAN THROW STRIKES!
The HR Derby and the All-Star Game are November 4th and 5th and the Playoffs are the 10th and 11th.
How did the Dodgers get swept in the NLDS? | The Dodgers Debate
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ season is over, losing in the NLDS to the Arizona Diamondback. How is that possible? Los Angeles Times reporters Jack Harris and Jorge Castillo and columnist Dylan Hernandez break it down for you.
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Disagree, not disagreeable
Texas won. Let’s hope the Phillies do. Astros cheated in 2017 and Arizona knocked out the Dodgers.
Anyway I just found a copy of Marks Predictions written 12/17/22. Interesting Reading.
LuX .290- 14 HR 30 SB
Betts .290- 35 HR-18 SB
Freddie- .310-25 HR
Smith- .275-30 HR
Muncy-.255-35 HR
Martinez- .290-20 HR/ 35 doubles
VargasLF-.275-20 HR
Taylor SS-.260-18 HR 20 SB
Outman/Thompson-CF .240 25 HR
I remember a lot of posters, throughout the blogosphere, saying good luck with ever getting into the playoffs again, much less the World Series. How much money do you need, isn’t winning more important?
How do you like me now. You know who i’m talking about.
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If the Dodgers made a managerial move brought in three new position players by trades or free agents. And keep either Muncy or Martiniz as the DH. Herr should be the manager not Robert’s. Bring in Orel Hershiser as manager and his bench coach Mike Scioscia or Chase Utley and Mike Scioscia or some old school Dodger here is one Rick Dempsey or Mike Matheny, he led the Cardinals for how many years. I really get tired of Robert’s when the playoffs get here. Or how about Nomar Garciaparra, Orel as pitching coach and Mike as bench coach now that would be bringing back Dodger blue attitude then the nice boy image they have now with Roberts.
Thanks for the video Mark.
My take away is that we do need more clutch hitters. Will Smith has a history of being a clutch hitter in the postseason and so does Cody Bellinger.
I think Mookie and certainly Freddy can come through in the clutch but for whatever reason it didn’t happen. Maybe as simple as two guys slumping at the same time.
It’s my opinion that the best position player that the Dodgers could add this offseason is Cody. I know who his agent is and that it will not be cheap, but he brings more to the team than anyone not named Ohtani. He elevates the outfield defense as Outman moves to left or platoons there. Adds his clutch bat and a bunch of Belliebombs. Plus he is/was a fan favorite.
I think Dylan Hernandez is kind of an ass.
I have faith in Andrew to continue to improve the team and I look forward to seeing how he will do it.
Thanks for reminding me why I refuse to pay for a subscription to read those idiots from a paper that went straight down hill once it went hard core left wing and Jim Murray is gone
UPDATE ABOVE – NEW VIDEO
Rangers 2 Trashcheetos 0. At least that series got off on the right foot. The Mexican League El Presidente said that Julio can pitch there only after his legal problems are over. I think that will be a long time down the road. I believe the Dodgers should set a deadline for Kershaw to make up his mind about next year. Last season he signed early, November 10th. I think they should need an answer by the winter meetings in case they are going to try and trade for a left-handed starter or sign a free agent. The meetings are in Nashville and scheduled for Dec 4-7.
Kopp is the best prospect there, looking at least like a future bullpen arm.