Can the Dodgers right the ship?
The Dodgers are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Still, they are not hitting on all cylinders. The next time the Dodgers play, Will Smith should be the catcher, and Ben Rotverdt should be gone.
The Tigers are 10 games below .500. They are not going to the playoffs, but the Dodgers managed to win 2 out of 3. The Dodgers are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Still, they are not hitting on all cylinders. Can they right the ship? Other than the starting pitching, I do not believe this team is as good as last year... but they still have enough to win... even if they are barely limping across the finish line.
The next time the Dodgers play, Will Smith should be the catcher and Ben Rotverdt should be gone. Hopefully, the Dodgers can figure out a way to keep him in their system... coaching? Of course, the Dodgers could keep three catchers... but I doubt it.
Who Gets the Call?
Speaking of "who gets the Call? It's possible that Alex Call is released. He is below league average, and the Dodgers have too many other players who are better or more versatile.
I want to see Josue DePaula, but first he needs to be added to the 40-Man Roster, meaning someone has to go (Rotverdt or Call?), and then he can be called up.
Emmet Sheehan has allowed only one run in his last 17⅓ innings with 24 K's at OKC. But he was optioned Aug. 21. Pitchers normally have to stay down 15 days, so he can't simply be recalled Sept. 1 just because rosters expand. He could return early as an injury replacement, otherwise roughly around Sept. 5.
Gavin Stone is a dark horse with October implications. He's been rehabbing since Aug. 6, and there is reporting that the Dodgers view him as a potential bullpen weapon.
Blake Treinen is the most intriguing Sept. 1 possibility. He's been on rehab since Aug. 15 and has put together four straight scoreless rehab appearances. If the Dodgers believe he's ready, this is exactly what the extra pitching slot is made for.
There's another complication: 40-man roster space is becoming a serious game of musical chairs. Smith and Treinen are both on the 60-day IL, meaning neither presently occupies a 40-man spot. Activating them requires corresponding 40-man moves. The Dodgers have several expendable or vulnerable names, including Ronan Kopp, Eliezer Alfonzo, Ryan Ward, and possibly one of the extra catchers, Rotverdt?
STAY TUNED.
Teoscar looked better... On Tuesday, I'd like to see this:
Freddie Freeman 1B
Shohei Ohtani DH
Will Smith C
Max Muncy 3B
Teoscar Hernandez RF (Yes, you read it right)
Tommy Edman 2B
Mookie Betts SS
Josue DePaula LF
Alek Thomas CF
WSJ on mark walter
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OKC Comets 2 – El Paso Chihuahuas (San Diego) 1
LHSP Charlie Barnes started and completed 4.2 IP. In the 1st inning, Barnes hit the first batter and allowed a one out single. After a second out, Barnes gave up a RBI single, giving El Paso a 1-0 lead. That would be all Barnes would allow.
Barnes got the first two batters out in the 5th and RHRP Blake Treinen was summoned to relieve Barnes. Treinen got the 3rd out, came back out in the 6th and retired the side in order. Barnes only threw 69 pitches, so this was a way of getting Treinen an up and down 2nd inning.
At a time when Barnes and Treinen were pitching well against El Paso, allowing just one run, Nick Pivetta started for El Paso on a rehab assignment. Pivetta completed 4.1 IP and threw 69 pitches and seems ready to join Joe Musgrove and return to the San Diego rotation next week.
In the top of the 7th, RHRP Jonathan Hernández retired the side in order.
In the bottom of the 7th, OKC tied it up. With 2 outs, DH Ryan Fitzgerald doubled (28) and 1B Matt Gorski singled Fitzgerald home to tie it up.
RHRP José Rodríguez walked two batters in the 8th but allowed no runs. RHRP Bobby Miller pitched a clean 9th.
In the bottom of the 9th, LF Ryan Ward led off with a single. CF Hyeseong Kim hit a F7, but Ward was still able to tag up and move to 2nd. Fitzgerald was IBB, and Gorski stepped up and hit his 2nd RBI single of the game, for the walkoff victory.
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C Will Smith reportedly made his final rehab start and went 1-3.
· Hyeseong Kim – 2-3, 1 BB
· Matt Gorski – 2-4, 2 RBI
· Ryan Fitzgerald – 1-3, 1 BB, 1 run, double (28)
Midland RockHounds (As) 13 - Tulsa Drillers 10
LHSP Luke Fox was looking for a breakout year, but he came up injured again. The frustration jumped even more as he could not get out of the 1st inning for this start. The first three batters reached on 2 singles and a BB. One run scored on a GIDP. A BB, single, and 2 more BB ended the day for Fox. He left the game down 3-0 and LHRP Evan Shaw came in to get the final out of the 1st inning.
In the 2nd inning, CF Chris Newell drew a one out BB, and SS Elijah Hainline drew a 2-out BB. C Frank Rodriguez singled to score Newell.
Shaw gave the run back in the 2nd after a pair of singles, a SB, and forceout. RHP Roque Gutierrez always figured to be the bulk pitcher in this one. He entered the 3rd in relief of Shaw, allowed a 2 out BB and double pushing the lead to 5-1.
Gutierrez gave up a solo HR in the 4th.
The score remained 6-1 going into the 7th. Tulsa was gifted 5 runs by some very poor pitching to tie the game. Rodriguez led off with a BB, and 2B Taylor Young singled. With 2 outs, SIX consecutive Tulsa batters were issued free passes, the last five forced in a run each.
Unfortunately, Gutierrez could not shut it down after Tulsa came back to tie it up. A leadoff single, K, and 2 singles gave Midland the lead. After a force out, the next batter hit a 2-run HR giving Midland 4 runs back after giving up 5.
LHRP Myles Caba got two quick outs in the 8th. A double, BB, WP, 2 run double, and RBI single gave Midland 3 additional runs.
In the 9th inning, 1B Jake Gelof led off with his 29th HR. Newell followed with a double. 3B Logan Wagner walked and SS Elijah Hainline had an RBI single. After a 2nd out, RF Jose Izarra and 2B Taylor Young both produced RBI singles, before the 3rd out was recorded.
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· Taylor Young – 2-5, 1 BB, 1 run, 1 RBI
· Josue De Paula – 2-6, 2 doubles (35)
· Chris Newell – 2-3, 2 BB, 3 runs, 1 RBI, double (8)
· Jake Gelof – 1-4, 1 BB, 2 runs, 2 RBI, HR (29)
Lansing Lugnuts (As) 9 – Great Lakes Loons 5
The start of the game was delayed as was the Dodgers game. Great Lakes plays in Midland, Michigan and that is 128 miles NW of Detroit.
LHSP Jacob Frost ran into some trouble in the 1st. The first pitch he threw was lined into LF for a single. The next batter reached 1B on an error, scoring the baserunner and the batter reached 2nd. A BB and K set up the next batter who hit a 3-run HR for a 4-0 lead.
GL got one back in the home half of the 1st inning. CF Charles Davalan led off with a single and scored on DH Eduardo Quintero’s double (27).
In the 3rd, Frost gave up a one out double and a 2-run HR for a 6-1 lead. RHRP Nicolas Cruz was summoned to relieve Frost, and he got the final two outs of the inning.
Davalan got one of them back with his 24th HR in the 3rd.
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In the 5th, a leadoff single, a 2-out walk, and RBI single off Cruz to increase the lead.
In the home half of the 5th, C Victor Rodrigues doubled to open the inning. He moved to 3rd on 1B Anson Aroz’s single, and scored Davalan’s SF.
In the 6th, the first two batters reached on a single and BB off Cruz. Cruz struck out the next batter, and LHRP Justin Chambers was called in to relieve Cruz. He gave up the RBI single and a walk before getting the final two outs.
Trying to stay in the game, the Loons got the run back in the 6th. Morales led off with a BB. Morales moved to 2nd when Perez reached base on an error. Martinus singled to score Morales.
After pitching a scoreless 8th, LHRP Cody Morse returned to pitch the 9th. Morse hit the 1st batter and then a single. Morse struck out the 3rd batter before a BB and single scored another run.
In the bottom of the 9th, Martinus hit a solo HR (6).
· Charles Davalan – 2-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI, HR (24)
· Eduardo Quintero – 2-4, 1 RBI, double (27)
· Mairo Martinus – 2-4, 1 run, 2 RBI, HR (6)
Ontario Tower Buzzers 6 – Stockton Ports (As) 1
LHP Charlie West was the opener of a bullpen game. He pitched a scoreless 1st inning, allowing 2 BB and striking out 2. LHRP Ian May followed and pitched two scoreless frames. He gave up 1 hit, 1 BB, and struck out 3.
Ontario struck 1st in the 2nd inning. RF Javier Herrera opened the inning with a BB. After 2 outs, CF Abel Lorenzo doubled (4) to score Herrera.
In the 3rd, LF Ching-Hsien Ko walked to start the inning. With 2 outs, 3B Caleb Johnson singled with Ko moving to 3rd. Ko scored when Herrera reached on a fielder’s choice.
Ontario opened up the lead in the 5th inning. Johnson led off with a single and stole 2nd. Herrera had a RBI single and moved to 2nd on a throwing error. With one out, Lorenzo reached on a force out, and Herrera moved to 3rd. SS Kellon Lindsey was HBP to load the bases. Ko walked allowing Herrera to score. 2B Joendry Vargas followed with a 2-run single.
West and May were recently signed as a draft pick or UDFA. Then the season long relievers took over. RHRP Jholbran Herder gave up a run on a triple and double in the 5th. He did strike out the next two batters stranding the runner at 2nd.
Okay, Ontario still had a 6-1 lead going into the 7th. RHRP Mason Estrada relieved Herder in the 6th and got the final out. But in the 7th, he got lit up. RHRP Brady Pendley (another UDFA) relieved Estrada and immediately gave up a pair of singles. Pendley came back and struck out the last two batters in the inning.
Pendley came back in the 8th. He got the first batter out but walked the next two. RHRP Jecsua Liborius relieved Pendley inheriting the two runners. A passed ball moved the runners to 2nd and 3rd. Liborius walked a batter to load the bases. That was followed by a HBP and SF giving Stockton the lead.
Ontario clawed back in the 9th. Herrera opened with a single and moved to 3rd on O’Neal’s double (13). DH Bryan Gonzalez Garcia (BGG) singled to score Herrera with O’Neal to 3rd. O’Neal scored on a groundout. Lindsey then drew a BB and both BGG and Lindsey moved up 90 feet on a WP. Ko was issued a IBB to load the bases. Vargas drew a 16 pitch walk scoring BGG. Lindsey scored when 1B Oswaldo Osorio reached
Liborius retired the side in order, two by K. The win clinched the 2nd half championship for Ontario, putting them in the playoffs.
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· Joendry Vargas – 3-5, 1 BB, 3 RBI
· Caleb Johnson – 2-6, 1 run
· Javier Herrera – 2-5, 1 BB, 3 runs, 2 RBI
· Doubles – Abel Lorenzo (4), Connor O’Neal (13)
Something Important
I am going to be launching the new website for my book The Mountain Mover shortly. Here is a blog, I think is very important. I hope you enjoy it:
Life Is Best Lived Through the Windshield
The rearview mirror is for learning, not living.
Imagine driving down the interstate at 70 miles an hour while staring continuously into the rearview mirror.
You might know exactly where you have been.
You might see every pothole you hit, every wrong turn you made, every idiot who cut you off, and every wreck you narrowly avoided.
But sooner or later, you're going to crash.
There is a reason the windshield is huge, and the rearview mirror is small.
Life is best lived through the windshield.
That doesn't mean the rearview mirror is useless. We need it. We should remember where we came from. We should learn from our mistakes. We should remember the people who hurt us, the decisions that cost us, and the roads we should never travel again.
But we aren't supposed to stare at it.
Too many people do.
They can tell you in extraordinary detail who wronged them 20 years ago. They remember the boss who didn't appreciate them, the spouse who betrayed them, the friend who stabbed them in the back, the business partner who cheated them, the institution that treated them unfairly, or the person who discriminated against them.
And sometimes they are absolutely right.
Sometimes people really are cheated.
Sometimes people really are discriminated against.
Sometimes the system really does fail.
Sometimes bad people do bad things to good people.
I know something about that.
But eventually there comes a point when the most important question is no longer:
"Why did this happen to me?"
The question becomes:
"What am I going to do now?"
That is where life changes.
You Can Be Wronged Without Becoming a Victim Forever
There is a strange trap in being wronged.
At first, you are genuinely the victim. Something happened to you that you didn't deserve and didn't choose.
But victimhood can gradually become an identity.
And once it becomes an identity, it can become comfortable.
If everything wrong with my life is somebody else's fault, then I don't have to change anything.
I don't have to risk anything.
I don't have to try again.
I don't have to admit my own mistakes.
I don't have to face the possibility of failing.
I can simply point backward.
Look what they did to me.
Look what happened to me.
Look how unfair life has been.
And maybe every word of it is true.
But here's the problem:
Being right about yesterday doesn't build tomorrow.
At some point, you have to take your hands off the rearview mirror and put them back on the steering wheel.
Fairness Is Not Guaranteed
One of the hardest lessons in life is that life isn't fair.
Never has been.
Never will be.
Good people sometimes lose.
Bad people sometimes win.
Hard-working people get passed over.
Lazy people sometimes get lucky.
People lie.
People cheat.
People betray.
Illness comes.
Businesses fail.
Marriages fall apart.
People we love die.
Plans collapse.
Dreams disappear.
There is no cosmic referee standing nearby blowing a whistle every time someone commits a foul.
You can spend years demanding that life explain itself.
It won't.
So what do you do?
You play the hand you were dealt.
You get up.
You step up.
You move forward.
Not because what happened was fair.
Not because the person who hurt you deserves forgiveness.
Not because the past didn't matter.
You move forward because your future matters more.
Don't Waste the Pain
If you have suffered, get something out of it.
That may sound harsh, but I believe it with everything in me.
Make the pain pay rent.
Let it teach you.
Let it toughen you.
Let it give you wisdom.
Let it make you more compassionate toward someone else who is walking through fire.
Let it teach you who to trust.
Let it teach you what matters.
Let it teach you what doesn't.
Pain is expensive.
Don't pay the tuition and refuse the education.
Some of the strongest people I know aren't strong because life treated them gently.
They're strong because life hit them square in the mouth and they decided to get back up.
Their scars don't tell them where they are going.
Their scars simply prove where they have been.
The Past Is a Teacher, Not a Landlord
There is nothing wrong with remembering.
There is something terribly wrong with allowing the past to occupy every room in your head.
Resentment is particularly expensive.
You replay the conversation.
You remember what they said.
You imagine what you should have said.
You rehearse the injustice over and over and over again.
Meanwhile, the person you're angry at may be sleeping like a baby.
Who is being punished?
You are.
Sometimes moving forward isn't about forgiving someone because they deserve it.
It's about refusing to let them keep living in your head rent-free.
The past should be a teacher.
Never let it become your landlord.
Your History Explains You. It Does Not Own You.
We all carry baggage.
Childhood.
Parents.
Relationships.
Failures.
Mistakes.
Regrets.
Losses.
Betrayals.
Some people carry much heavier bags than others.
I'm not suggesting everyone starts from the same place.
They don't.
I'm saying something different.
Where you started does not have to determine where you finish.
Your history may explain some things about you.
It doesn't have to imprison you.
The most dangerous sentence a person can say may be:
"That's just who I am because of what happened to me."
No.
That's who you have been.
The windshield is still in front of you.
Stop Rehearsing Yesterday
Some people have told the story of what happened to them so many times that the story has become their life.
They rehearse yesterday instead of creating tomorrow.
There is a time to tell the story.
There is a time to grieve.
There is a time to be angry.
There is a time to confront injustice.
There is even a time to fight.
But eventually there must also be a time to live.
You cannot change one second of yesterday.
Not one.
You cannot unsay something.
Undo something.
Unlose something.
Unhurt something.
Yesterday is closed for business.
But today?
Today still has inventory.
And tomorrow hasn't even opened yet.
Look Through the Windshield
Maybe your road ahead isn't easy.
Maybe there are curves.
Maybe there are mountains.
Maybe there is fog.
Maybe there's construction, potholes, and some clown riding your bumper.
Fine.
Drive anyway.
The windshield doesn't promise you a smooth road.
It only reminds you that there is still road ahead.
So glance at the rearview mirror once in a while.
Remember.
Learn.
Adjust.
Be grateful for how far you've come.
But then get your eyes back where they belong.
Forward.
Because life doesn't owe us an apology before we're allowed to start living again.
Whatever happened yesterday, you still have today.
And if you're fortunate, you have tomorrow.
Don't waste either one staring backward.
Remember the past. Don't rehearse it.
Learn from yesterday. Don't live there.
And above all:
Look back long enough to learn.
Look forward long enough to live.
The windshield is bigger for a reason.
Discussion (81)
Disagree, not disagreeable
We're back in the 2 spot for the second bye as the Braves lose tonight to the lowly Giants 7-3.
Ardaya was on the Dodgerhead podcast, thinks it's close to a zero chance DePaula gets called up.
Key reasons are three: 1. His defense 2. The Dodgers modus operandj 3. That AA uses a different ball
A little news. Braves are recalling former Dodger Kyle Farmer. White Sox have traded for two outfielders, Jake Cave, who was formerly with the Rockies and Tommy Pham. Both could be traded because they were on minor league contracts.
There is more than one transaction that could impact the 40-man roster. Plenty has been discussed about who to call up.
1.Will Smith will get activated on Tuesday. But he is on the 60-day IL, so a roster move has to be made. That alone makes Ben Rortvedt the odds-on favorite to be DFA. I am hoping that he clears waivers and accepts being outrighted. I like Rortvedt much more than Eliézer Alfonzo. 2. Doc says the brain trust is looking to add a left-hand bat. No indication if that was someone currently on the 40-man roster, or someone not on the 40-man. LH hitting players on the 40-man include Ryan Ward, Hyeseong Kim, and Alex Freeland (switch, but more left than right). 3. IMO, there are three non-roster LHH players who will be considered: Josue De Paula, James Tibbs III, and Ryan Fitzgerald. Although I believe Fitzgerald is way down the pecking order. I can argue for both JDP or JTIII. While JDP does need to be protected this off-season, he does not need to be protected in September. And I agree that JT III does not need to be protected at all this year. But IMO, that should not be the driving question. I would think that whoever AF/BG, et al, thinks has the best chance at being a difference maker in September, and possibly the playoffs, is going to get the call. I do not have access to any of their internal scouting reports, so I have no idea. 4. Blake Treinen is also about to be activated (as some report). He is on the 60-day IL so a roster move will have to be done. I am not sure how much Will Klein is expected to be counted on, so why not move him to the 60 day. He would be eligible to be added around October 1. That would keep him out of the WC series, but eligible for all series after. 5. Will Gavin Stone be activated? If yes, a roster move would have to be done. I cannot see Ronan Kopp surviving the DFA. Stone is a much better option than Kopp. Would another team pick Kopp off waivers? Probably. The Dodgers have a knack for finding these types of relievers, so I doubt he will be missed. 6. I am not sure that Dalton Rushing will be back as a catcher this year, but he could be an ideal LH bat off the bench. The Dodgers do not have that LH power bat. Pages should be back by the playoffs. His rehab will be at the MLB level as the MiLB season will be over by the time he is ready to return. 7. Emmet Sheehan cannot be recalled until this weekend, so either Treinen or Stone could be the added pitcher. If both are added, I am guessing that Kyle Hurt will be optioned. Do the Dodgers need both Sheehan and Stone for September? 8. The Dodgers still have Sasaki, Wrobo, and Díaz to be added in September or the playoffs. The team will take the best 13 pitchers in the playoffs. The four starters look to be Yamamoto, Skubal, Snell, and Glasnow. Then the best 9 relievers.
Most immediate decision, will it be a position player already on the 40 man or will the Dodgers look to JDP or JTIII?
Why is Thomas even on our roster? Do we have no other outfielder in the minors who is better than him? I thought we have a deep minor league system.
I know he is fast but he still is a weak hitter batting worse than Tucker and his lifetime is in the .220s with no power. Is it just because he can run? Call is a RHB who we need more than another LHB.
Dodgers So let’s take a peek at the potential playoff roster, 14 pitchers and 14 position players starting tomorrow: Position players: 1. Ohtani - a freebie as a pitcher too 2. Freeman 3. Edman 4. Rojas 5. Mookie 6. Muncy 7. Teo - reluctantly 8. Pages - assuming he is off the IL and ready for the playoffs 9. Tucker 10. Smith 11. Feduccia 12. Kike 13. Call / Thomas 14. DePaula - give him Sept and see.
I would like to see a power bat off the bench for the playoffs instead of Call and/or Thomas. Ryan? Tibbs to the 40-man?
For a team that has bullpen questions, we have a plethora of arms: 1. Yamamoto 2. Skubal 3. Snell 4. Glasnow / Ohtani
5. Sasaki R 6. Henriquez R 7. Stewart R 8. Phillips R 9. Treinen R 10. Stone R - Mark says he’s a dark horse and I AGREE. Do I like Treinen better? 11. Lauer L - does he transition to the pen? 12. Vesia L - suspect lately but great track record 13. Scott L - put him in to close and fasten your seatbelt 14. Dreyer L Guys I’d leave off, for me, but are certainly possible for all the voters here: 15. Sheehan - R (just no trust here out of my pen) 16. Wrobleski - I love the guy but too many dingers 17. Hurt - don’t trust him 18. Knack - same 19. Klein - I like the guy but not that much 20. Seth Halvorsen - love his fastball but not enough whiff % 21. Diaz - he’d be on my permanent IL, as I digest the $20 mill Did I miss anybody???
21 pitchers for 14 spots. Some hard decisions to be made
PS - I know the Ohtani Rule but if he is healthy, I would still consider him as a closer with a lead in the 9th risking losing the DH if he blow it. I trust him more that Sasaki, Vesia, Scott and certainly Diaz. An Ohtani / Glasnow piggy-back isn't a bad idea, limiting the back end of the bullpen. I know, I’m crazy with the Ohtani closing a game isn't that far fetched to me. Necessity is the Mother of Invention.
Dodgers' Odds for First-Round Bye in Postseason "According to FanGraphs, the Dodgers' odds for clinching a first-round bye (finishing as one of the top two seeds in the NL) remains at 77.4%. The Braves' odds are just 34% despite being in the driver's seat".
Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers.
Did anyone see this? Im not sure Ive seen a ball hit harder?
Captain Obvious says: Yesterday's game is the exact recipe for how we win playoff games. Get 6 or 7 strong innings from our starting pitcher, 3 or 4 from the bullpen and score 4 to 6 runs, with Will Smith and Andy Pages in the lineup.
I know a lot of you want to see Tibbs or DePaula et all brought up tomorrow. But the FO is looking through the windshield. They don't need to see what a top prospect will do in Sept. They're looking for trade value from a AAAA player. And hoping they raise their stock. Ala Ryan Ward. I know they need to put Josue on the 40 this winter. But they will not trade him, unlike Ward. I know it's a boring move. But it's best for the franchise. Lol, now they'll call up DePaula. Book em
Love where they are in the standings in the west. DON’T love where they are in the big picture. They are older. They are not an offensive juggernaut. They have the best 5 starters in baseball. They don’t want to see the Phillies and their lefties in a wildcard game. Too many one run games lately. Now if the lineup starts to hit? They can be at the top of the charts. But it all starts with Ohtani! If he can get it rolling? He’s been as bad as Tucker lately and I’m not bashing him. It’s just the truth. Yes , 3 or 4 hits scattered over the road trip and we’re having a different conversation. But Ohtani is guilty of leaving a truck load of base runners on. Sure, others have left runners on too. But he’s the man. The one guy you want at the plate.( Freddie too). So if he’s healthy he has to produce. Sometimes it’s not a hit. Maybe it’s a sacrifice fly. A ball that advances the runners to second and third. It’s definitely not swinging out of your shoes at pitches nobody could hit. Hopefully it’s not his knee that is keeping him from hitting. Forget the pitching! They have plenty of that!
Good series win in Detroit.
We lost 4 1 run games on the trips, a couple hits here and there and those games go the other way.
9.5 lead largest in Baseball. Love where we are at right now.
Is this current Dodger starting rotation the deepest and most talented one in mlb history. Too many injuries to be statistically the best, but just pure talent. Five #1 aces with a young all star in Wrobo who hit an innings wall, uber talented Sasaki, a quality arm in Sheehan who just never got it rolling but is shining right now at OKC. And our 9th is Lauer who has delivered consistent quality outings since being acquired. And I’ll add a tenth in a very promising Gavin Stone. Mind boggling staff. And just so we don’t “ruin” baseball our offense is doing their best to level the playing field
Teo is back if they keep throwing him mid mid change ups. I’ll be impressed when he takes 97 deep. I’m platooning Tucker and Teo and bringing up DePaula and hoping we catch lightning in a bottle. At least against righties. Call is a good guy but he’s gotta go.
Excellent book sample, Mark! It's good to be reminded of these truths.
25 games remaining,15 at home and 10 on the road. I want to see Tibbs III promoted tomorrow, NOT Ward. Make room for him on the 40 man roster by DFA RP Kopp.
You would think Rortvedt will not be kept once Will is back
NEW - UPDATE ABOVE!
Guesses on next year's prospect assignments? We have a ton of guys that need to advance a level. AAA & AA should be loaded.
From the Farm:
I agree about the lineup Mark. Top of the lineup 1 for 15. Ohtani 0 for 5. Edman and Betts don’t belong there, but, what else can Doc do? Freeman and Smith maybe. (I had that typed before I read your post)
Atlanta is 8-2 with 7W. Philly 8-2 with 4W. Milwaukee, the best team in the league up til now continues to do what they do.
The drive starts tomorrow. Pitching appears ready. The offense? Not on all cylinders yet.
Are we missing yesterday's post? For some reason I can't see it.
Either way, as others have also mentioned before, in September, we play 1 team with a winning record (Padres). Time to get ready!
I also can't wait to see who gets called up tomorrow. Doc stated he'd like a left handed bat.
Is it the exciting JDP? The lesser exciting but still exciting Tibbs? Or the not so exciting, but perhaps decent Ryan Ward?