With the Amateur Baseball Draft coming up in the next couple of weeks, it’s generally assumed that not many other moves will be made by teams as their focus is on that draft… and that is generally true, but one never knows! There are many things to think about as a Dodger fan, however, including the Draft. I see all kinds of predictions as to who the Dodgers might take,…
In Memory of Those Who Died So That We Can Be Free
Never forget those who died for our freedom! Never Forget!
Ross Stripling’s Stock is Soaring
Many people, myself included, felt that Ross Stripling’s ceiling was as a #5 starter, notwithstanding the fact that he almost pitched a no-hitter a couple of years ago to start the season. Ross has been a nice piece in the bullpen and occasional spot starter, but in his last four appearances he has been the starter. He went 4.0 innings in his first start, 5.1 in his second start, 6.0…
Do You Think The Dodgers Still Want To Trade Kemp?
So far, this year, Matt Kemp is the Dodger’s MVP! That’s quite a redemption for a player nobody wanted… who was supposed to just be a salary dump. Not many people even expected him to make the team this season. If the Dodgers couldn’t trade him (they couldn’t), it was expected that he would be DFA’ed (he wasn’t). I expected it and ever predicted it, not because I am clairevoyant,…
Joc’s Work is Done Here
The photo is Justin Turner saying “It’s been nice knowing you, Joc.” In case you have been living under a rock, Joc Pederson is very polarizing to fans. People love him or hate him. With his new swing, he has cut down his strikeouts as well as most of his his power. He will not hit HR with that swing. No way, Jose! He’s an OK outfielder, not a centerfielder…
Shakeup in the NL West
Some people will say “Wow. The Dodgers have only won one of their last two games and they are six games under .500. OMG! The sky is falling. The world is ending. The Dodgers suck!” I say: “The Dodgers have won five out of their last six games and are now only 4.5 games behind the first place Rockies.” I can’t tell you how to feel. I just know that…
Dodger Chatter: Connor Joe
For many of us who follow the Dodgers minor league players there have been some surprises during the current season. Some of the young players have met our expectations, some are still unexpectedly spinning their wheels looking to take-off for the 2018 season and yet others have unexpectedly caught our attention. One of the surprises, although perhaps not to the Dodgers front office, is Tulsa third baseman Connor Joe who…
I Knew This Would Happen…
Well, I have to admit that I was wondering if it really would, but it seemed like the Dodgers were cursed. Everything they did went wrong. Roberts couldn’t manage. The hitters couldn’t hit and the pitchers couldn’t pitch. Players were dropping like flies and the ones who weren’t seemed useless. I knew it would happen. I knew the Dodgers would break out… but my confidence was starting to get shaken. …
Rant & Rave Sunday
I am headed to LA at 6:00 AM Sunday. I will be staying at the Sheraton in San Gabriel until Thursday. I’ll be at the Ravine Monday and Tuesday. The Dodgers are giving the wife and I the Grand Tour Monday at 4 PM. I am very much looking forward to it. I’ll be looking for you… E-mail me. mark@uswatersystems.com The lead in the NL West is shrinking! Rich Hill…
A New Paradigm
Will The Dodgers Be In On Harper And Machado? Everyone assumes that only a few teams will in on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado as free agents next winter, but I think that a lot more teams will be bidding on their services in the offseason than many people think. Machado may get traded this year, but he won’t sign a long term deal and the Dodgers should not waste…