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Is SS a Problem?
As we speak, Mookie Betts is listed as the Dodger’s starting shortstop, but against tough LHP he slides over to 2B, as Gavin Lux is deemed a liability against lefties and Miguel Rojas plays SS. Miguel still plays SS at a very high level and he does hit LHP better than RHP as a…
By Mark Timmons · April 12, 202463
LH Relief Pitchers are Fickler
If Fickler is not a word, then I just invented it! If you haven’t been paying attention, relief pitchers are a fickle group. If you say that something is fickle, you mean that it often changes and is unreliable, and that would be the correct definition of relief pitchers……
By Mark Timmons · April 11, 202448
The Beat Goes On!
James Outman got a couple of hits, including a 3-run HR last night. As huge as Tyler Glasnows’ night was (7 IP/14 K’s/3 H/0 BB), the Dodgers needed James to get resurrected, and he is certainly trending in the right direction. This bodes well for the team, and now, if only…
By Mark Timmons · April 10, 202426
Outman & Kike – Dodger Centerfielders
I took a lot of flack last season because of James Outman. Much of it came from Eric, who disappeared this year when the going got tough for James. Eric evidently can dish it out, but he can’t take it! I sometimes think he loves James Outman more than the Dodgers. He also seems…
By Mark Timmons · April 9, 202448
It Wasn't the Errors
Sure, you never like to have three errors, but that’s not what lost the game for the Dodgers. They didn’t hit. That’s why they lost – pure and simple. It’s not time to panic on Outman, Lux, Kike, and CT3… but what is up? Pages and Vargas are packing their bags at OKC… maybe…
By Mark Timmons · April 8, 202447
Stay Calm! All is well
The Dodgers are 8-3, and Yoshi Yamamoto just won his first win while striking out 8. Tyler Glasnow has looked like an Ace since Spring Training, and Striker Buehler, a past Ace, went 4.2 innings for OKC yesterday, allowing just two hits, walking none, and striking out six! He…
By Mark Timmons · April 7, 202435
One Pitch, One Swing
Quite often, that is the difference between success or failure for a pitcher or hitter: One Pitch – One Swing! Look at Bobby Miller yesterday. He struck out the side in the first inning and could not get out of the second inning after allowing five runs. One Pitch! Several…
By Mark Timmons · April 6, 202461
Let's Drill Down to Tulsa
Before we start, SCdodgerFan asked what Mookie Betts writes in the dirt before each AB. Answer: Mookie writes his grandma’s initials in the dirt . There you go! The Tulsa Drillers Opening Day Roster is allegedly set and was released on Thursday. This is the most interesting…
By Mark Timmons · April 5, 202447
The Loonacy of the Dodgers Farm System
So far, the OKC Ball Club, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, and now the Great Lake Loons have released their rosters, with the release of the Loons roster yesterday. Tulsa will likely release its roster today. But, right about now, we will introduce the Looniest of all the Farm…
By Mark Timmons · April 4, 202430
Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude!
I think all this winning is going to get old! Just Kidding! I’m not joking when I say this team might win 120 games! Even in a bullpen game against the Giants Ace, they looked dominant. With 5 HR in his first seven games, Mookie Bettes is on pace for 115 Home Runs! Yeah, that…
By Mark Timmons · April 3, 202460
Keeping it Real
If Mookie Betts hits .520 this year, the Dodgers will have no worries. Actually, the TOP SIX of the Dodgers batting order are delivering at a rate that is scary. It’s the BOTTOM THREE that are also scary: Chris Taylor has 1 hit in 9 ABs and has struck out 5 times – BA – .111…
By Mark Timmons · April 2, 202463
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