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The View From Home

I believe Urias will keep up his outstanding work and take lessons from his pounding by the Giants. Buehler to me is an enigma. He has some of the best stuff in the league, yet he has only 4 decisions. But I expect that to change. All in all, the team has underperformed according to the fans. I think with all the changes in the roster, the lack of the DH, injuries to very key players, and the underperformance of their catalyst, Mookie, the team has performed about as one would expect missing so

By Michael "Bear" Norris · June 3, 202137

Great Lakes Loons Jacob Cantleberry

Jacob Cantleberry: Master of the Changeup

NOTE: This was originally published last year, but has been updated because this guy has one of the best changeups in baseball! Left-hander Jacob Cantleberry was selected by the Dodgers in the 13th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Missouri. He was born in Greenwood, Indiana, and attended Center Grove High School in his hometown before heading off to San Jacinto-North Community College, located

By Mark Timmons · June 2, 202148

AJ Pollock Chris Taylor

Some Random Thoughts From the Recliner Doc Edition:

While I’m at it, let’s talk about Friedman for a bit. Where’s that vaunted depth I’ve heard so much about? Anybody with just a little bit of baseball knowledge could have seen that Dustin May would go down for the year, Gonsolin would miss significant time and that your number one prospect, Josiah Gray would get injured. Now’s the time to see that depth.

By Mark Timmons · June 1, 202147

Alex Verdugo Andy LaRoche

Sight vs. Vision

Over the years, I have taken a lot of heat when I say things like: Alex Verdugo will be Tony Gwnnn-esque! I was not excited that Alex was traded, but I guess Betts was a key cog in the 2020 Championship and I m OK with it unless Betts never comes out of this slump. Why trade for Rollins, Seager is ready! Cody Bellinger is ready! A year before others thought

By Mark Timmons · May 31, 202134

Justin Bruihl Los Angeles

Meet Justin Bruihl

Left-hander Justin Bruihl was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dodgers on July 15,2017. Born in Petaluma, California, Bruihl attended Casa Grande High school in his home town where he hit .302 as a senior. On the mound in seven appearances with the Gauchos he did not allow an earned run in 17.1 innings. Following graduation from high school, he checked out California State University, Northridge and the

By Mark Timmons · May 30, 202139

Aaron Nola Blake Treinen

Change is Here!

There is a lot to unpack about last night s game, but to blame Dave Roberts for putting in his closer in the 10th inning is just plain silly. If Blake Treinen did his job, Kenley would not have been needed in the 10th. Before last night s game, Kenley Jansen had given up 1 run and 2 hits in his 11 appearances in May! Even after last night s debacle, his ERA

By Mark Timmons · May 29, 202156

Carlos Duran Kenley Jansen

What are you Thinking?

I continually hear that the Dodgers bullpen is horrid, the farm system is not deep and all sorts of other negative things based upon irrational fear! Pure, unadulterated irrational fear! In a year where we are approaching the one-third point with a team that is not hitting and has as many injuries as any team in baseball, the Dodgers are still the team that is most feared and are generally ranked as the #2 team in baseball behind the Padres.

By Mark Timmons · May 28, 202139

Brusdar Graterol Chris Taylor

There is No Reason to be Upset!

Well, the Dodgers lost last night for the first time in 10 games and of course, someone must be blamed. Dave Roberts should have never started Trevor Bauer is a theme that seems popular today. Second-guessers are never wrong! However, I guarantee the decision to start Bauer was done by committee. The Dodgers front office sends Dave Roberts all types of data about everything related to the game

By Mark Timmons · May 27, 202166

Great Lakes Loons Los Angeles

Cheaters Lose!

It s amazing how well Clayton Kershaw can pitch against the Astros who they have no trashcans to bang! Remember this? Without the cheating, the Dodgers would have won two World Series not just one. To me, that is unforgiveable. I read an article alleging that the Dodgers may have cheated, and here is my comment: Bring charges, or shutup! Nothing more to be said. Here s what the players think about

By Mark Timmons · May 26, 202139

Chris Taylor Gleyber Torres

Why the Dodgers Should Trade Corey Seager

I have been a huge Corey Seager fan since he came into the league actually before he came into the league. I said that he was ready in 2014, but Andrew Friedman didn t listen to me and acquired Jimmy Rollins, instead! I said that Seager could remain at Shortstop and I still believe that he can stay there for the foreseeable future, but, if the right trade happens to come

By Mark Timmons · May 25, 202155

Alex Soto Dave Roberts

Pantone 294 in Houston?

Tuesday, the Dodgers return to the scene of the crime, as they take on the Houston ASStericks in Trash Can Banging Stadium. Clayton Kershaw goes against hired mercenary, Zack Greinke. I hope they beat him like a rented mule. This should be retribution. If there is baseball justice, all the ASStericks will collide behind 2B on a popup and have to be taken to a local hospital or funeral homes .

By Mark Timmons · May 24, 202124

Andy Pages Clayton Beeter

Who Knew?

The minor league season is three weeks old and there have been some surprises. Admittedly, with the season so young it is not surprising that there are surprises. The pitchers started off with a bit of a head start that is not unusual. The hitters are now starting to hit their stride and put up some numbers. For example, Andy Pages (pronounced Paw-hayes) with the Loons has struck out 21

By Mark Timmons · May 23, 202162

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